NCFE2 Unit 5 check
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Numeracy Homework 1
Write in paragraphs:
- Define the term numeracy as it is used in the primary setting
- Explain how numeracy skills develop
- List some factors that may cause problems in the development of these skills
- Describe strategies that can help to overcome them.
(300 - 500 words) [edit]
Case Study
Margie is in Year Two. The rest of her class are using cubes to practice number bonds to 10. Margie keeps getting the wrong answers. She seems confused and you notice she keeps loosing count of the cubes. How might you help her? Suggest two possible strategies and evaluate
Numeracy Homework 2
- Make notes on the importance of mental calculations and methods which can be used.
Use your notes from this session and Handout 1 to help you.
Talk
Plan and prepare a short talk based about the importance of mental calculations and the role of calculators in developing numeracy skills.
- Talks should last around 5 minutes.
- They will be delivered next week in your groups.
Planned Activities Simulation
- Start to collect examples of short activities (10 minutes) to use with small groups relating to number, shape (including pattern, space and measurement), and problem solving or data handling. These can be from your practice journal or from other sources.
You will be expected to deliver one activity for each section (a total of 3 activities) to a group of your peers and you will be observed. This will be in Session 25 - June 24th.
Your preparation for this should include a plan identifying learning outcomes, resources to be used, and timings.
