Teaching Struggling Students in Primary Maths
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Teaching Struggling Students in Primary Maths
Do students struggle with maths?
or with our teaching methods?
The way children relate to maths is impacted by their notion of
success.
How do YOU define success in mathematics?
How do YOUR STUDENTS define it?
For example, a helpful definition can be derived from the Working Mathematically outcomes and the research they are based on.
This research outlines five strands of mathematical proficiency.
• Conceptual understanding • Procedural fluency • Strategic competence • Adaptive reasoning • Productive disposition
And that’s just one helpful way to define success.
On the other hand, an unhelpful definition can sever a student’s relationship with the subject.
unhelpful
You know those moments when they struggle?
… when thoughts of failure loom?
… when their relationship with maths is most fragile?
Those are the moments when they need a helpful
notion of success.
A notion that doesn’t undermine their effort,
but rewards it.
A notion that promotes ...
An Inquiry Relationship
Do you mean inquiry based learning?
Nope.
Nor is it just another vague idea
(like enjoying maths or
being engaged).
An inquiry relationship is characterised by:
• Confidence • Intuition • Curiosity
My co-worker has an inquiry relationship
with the World Cup.
My sister has an inquiry relationship
with cooking.
What are YOUR inquiry relationships?
(Confidence, intuition, curiosity)
And how do we encourage them in OUR STUDENTS?
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