Overcoming barriers in mathematics – – moving children from Level 3 to Level 4

1. Introduction Overcoming barriers in mathematics –– moving children from Level 3 to Level 4 Select a highlighted strand from the list to view the objectives using and applying counting and understanding number knowing and using number facts calculating understanding shape measuring handling data

2. Home page Overcoming barriers in mathematics These materials are designed to help Year 5 and Year 6 teachers ensure their children make secure progress from Level 3 to Level 4. The CD focuses on aspects of mathematics that are frequently encountered areas of difficulty – those bits of mathematics children find hard to learn. The materials are organised under the seven strands for mathematics set out in the Framework. They focus on the following cycle: • Review – focused questions to help assess current understanding • Teach – direct teaching, practical activities, models and images, mathematical vocabulary • Practise – opportunity to consolidate understanding • Apply – alternative contexts within which learning can be used and applied • Review – probing questions to establish learning is secure Key Questions