Numeracy

Schools

In this area we showcase examples of effective and innovative practice in a range of topics relating to numeracy learning and teaching.

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Active learning at Minishant Primary

Active learning at Minishant

Discover how this Ayrshire primary school used active learning to engage and develop the numeracy skills of their pupils.

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Families make a numeracy game

Inspired by a zoo visit, parents and nursery-age children at Brunstane Primary created a fun board game which teaches basic numeracy skills.

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Maths Fun Day

Alloa Academy Mathematics Department created a mathematics fun day which aimed to provide an enjoyable experience for children of all mathematical abilities. 

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Promoting early numeracy through staff development

Susan Morton, Donibristle Nursery, Donibristle Primary School, Fife, reports on staff development that aimed to raise the profile of number and maths in nursery.

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Numeracy across the curriculum

Craigmount High School in Edinburgh has embarked on a policy which enables staff to share a common understanding of numeracy.

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Africa Day

The Malawi project is a small pilot project exploring teaching and consolidating maths through Rich Tasks and was initiated in Inverclyde in January 2008.