Maths course - fractions and other strands

Today I attended my last maths course. Our focus for the day was mainly fractions. For the previous 2 courses we had a different lecturer, she was away today and we had a a lady filling in - I was a bit disappointed as she wasn't as organised and was teaching from another persons plan - still she had a huge wealth of knowledge and I appreciate what I did learn. Through discussions with other teachers I did learn a lot of great ideas about games and activities to use with my students.

I find that these course are really great for breaking down the knowledge that students need at each stage and what they will be learning. When I think to my class their are lot of teachable moments that I could incorporate fractions below are several that I will use:

- cutting our fruit in schools up 1/2 and 1/4

- splitting groups up into fractions of sets

- using our bodies to make fractions

Below are some photos of stages etc

Our course facilitator also informed us that they JAM assessment has been revised and is currently being printed for use in schools. It is also being made into a pack pre-made so it can be used straight away so I am looking forward to that coming out.