Numeracy Tips
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Frequently Asked Questions —
Date posted:
March 9th, 2012
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Can you recommend some basic numeracy tips?
- To develop memory skills for numerals, enter fictional names and numbers into a mobile phone ( does not need to be connected to a network). Ask the students to remember a telephone number - if they type it in correctly the name should display.
- To support difficulty with symbol direction always place a symbol eg x in a box, this will help clarifiy its orientation.
- Ask students to read aloud a question before starting, to ensure they are interpreting the question correctly.
- Give students one question at a time, stick in book at the end of the session or staple together.
- HTU - colour code each column to support placement
- Place coloured dots onto a ruler as a reminder where to put your fingers.
- Place dycem on the back of a ruler to prevent it slipping.
- Teach numeral formation in groups ( 1,2,3) ( 4,5,6) ( 7,8,9) to prevent confusion between like numerals each 3 and 8
- When making worksheets / precision teaching cards use drawing toolbar in Word.
- Precision teaching
- Commutative law fully understood and internalised before moving on eg 4+3 3+4
- Use visualisation eg 8 icre creams and 2 melting
- Colour code bowls for addition / subtraction to prompt directional movment
