Relevant contexts for learning mathematics

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Humbie is a small rural primary school in East Lothian. The current school roll is 18. There is a nursery class of 14. The school is at the heart of the farming community. Parents are very supportive of the school. The school gets involved in local community initiatives and celebrations. There are two classes - P1-3 and P4-7.

There are five distinct projects within 'Relevant contexts for learning mathematics':
  • The Humbie cow
  • Using map work skills to survive
  • Peer mentoring in time
  • Planning and preparing lunch
  • Stop-motion animation premiere.
Read more about all aspects of these projects:

Background and aims of the projects

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Find out about the background and aims of the five projects carried out by Humbie Primary School while establishing relevant contexts for learning mathematics.

Planning the projects

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Find out about how the projects were planned and how the best process for their implementation was agreed.

Implementation of the projects

Primary boy at self-servie checkout at the supermarketRead about how the projects were implemented, the partners involved and the technology used.

Impact of the projects

Three primary pupils hold a big cheque beside a farmer holding a calf

Find out about the impact that the various projects had on the children taking part.

Conclusion and next steps

Primary children playing on a see-saw

Read about the conclusions drawn from the projects and what is planned in Humbie Primary for the future.

Reflective questions

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Reflect on how you could use the ideas from these projects in your own practice.

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