Relevant contexts for learning mathematics

Photo of primary pupils weighing flour on a set of scales

The initial part of the planning process involves the teacher establishing a good context for learning that the children are motivated to learn about and have responsibility for. Then time is spent in listening to the children and providing opportunities for them to explore, allowing their natural curiosity to lead their learning, whilst working within the mathematics framework.

It is important for teacher and pupils to identify the opportunities which highlight how they need mathematics to understand the world around them.

The experiences and outcomes are used to ensure progression and development of mathematical skills within and across levels.

Ongoing monitoring and evaluation ensures that all aspects of the mathematics curriculum are effectively experienced. Teachers know this when they use the experiences and outcomes as part of their planning and use this to assess pupils' understanding and progress. Pupils are given feedback on their learning and are involved in the process of self-evaluation leading to the identification of next steps in learning.

Lines of Development

Explore the different lines of development related to each project:

The Humbie cow - Money, Time

Using map work skills to survive - Angle, symmetry and transformation

Peer mentoring in time - Time

Planning and preparing lunch - Money, MeasurementData and analysis

Stop-motion animation premiere - Time, Money, Data and analysis

Related Documents

PDF file: Numeracy and mathematics: Experiences and outcomes (467 KB)PDF file: Mathematics: Principles and practice (221 KB)PDF file: Numeracy across learning: Principles and practice (240 KB)

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