Using number lines in Key Stage 1
Episode 57 of the The NCETM Maths Podcast podcast, hosted by NCETM, titled "Using number lines in Key Stage 1" was published on February 21, 2022 and runs 24 minutes.
February 21, 2022 ·24m · The NCETM Maths Podcast
Summary
Five ways to use a number line for maths in Years 1 and 2. The NCETM's Director for Primary Mathematics, Debbie Morgan, suggests a progression of five different number lines to help children build understanding of the relationships between numbers from 1 to 20. In the discussion, she suggest ways for teachers to draw out pupils' reasoning skills, use of language and the beginning of understanding proportion. Show notes Taking part in the discussion are: Debbie Morgan, NCETM Director for Primary Mathematics Steve McCormack, NCETM Communications Director Useful links In the introductory remarks, Debbie refers to the DfE's guidance for teaching maths in primary schools (2020) Debbie also refers to the ready-to-progress criteria contained in the DfE guidance For help with planning maths in Key Stage 1, go to the NCETM's primary curriculum prioritisation resource.
Episode Description
Five ways to use a number line for maths in Years 1 and 2.
The NCETM's Director for Primary Mathematics, Debbie Morgan, suggests a progression of five different number lines to help children build understanding of the relationships between numbers from 1 to 20. In the discussion, she suggest ways for teachers to draw out pupils' reasoning skills, use of language and the beginning of understanding proportion.
Show notesTaking part in the discussion are:
- Debbie Morgan, NCETM Director for Primary Mathematics
- Steve McCormack, NCETM Communications Director
- In the introductory remarks, Debbie refers to the DfE's guidance for teaching maths in primary schools (2020)
- Debbie also refers to the ready-to-progress criteria contained in the DfE guidance
- For help with planning maths in Key Stage 1, go to the NCETM's primary curriculum prioritisation resource.
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