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Maths
investigations at KS2 linked with Science
and Technology |
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School:Langold Dyscarr
Community School |
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Fellow: Catherine Marsden |
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Email: c.j.marsden@btinternet.com |
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Aim |
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To produce a series of maths
investigations for KS2 that links the subject
to aspects of science and technology, and
are set in the context of ‘work’. |
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Description |
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Whilst there is a plethora of maths investigations
available in the commercial market, none so
far appear to look at how maths is used in
situations outside school and home. Neither
does there appear to be applications readily
available that draw the links between science
and technology. The project will attempt to
build on these links and research simple applications
in the ‘world of work’. |
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It is hoped to draw on the
current changes being made in the teaching
of mathematics within primary education and
build on the need for new investigational
materials highlighted in the National Numeracy
Framework. |
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The materials developed will include: |
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Introduction to using
investigations in KS2 and appropriateness
to National Numeracy Framework |
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The context of maths as used in the
‘world of work’ and links
with science and technology |
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A series of investigations that will
include lesson plans, teaching notes
and children’s resources |
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The children’s resources will be differentiated
wherever possible by outcome or task in order
to meet the needs of an average mixed ability
primary class. Consideration will also be
given to how the resources could be used in
mixed aged and vertically grouped classes
in small primary schools, as well as in schools
where setting by ability takes place. |
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Outcome |
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A series of applied maths investigations
in either resource pack format or CD-ROM,
that are in keeping with current developments
in the teaching of mathematics in primary
education. |
