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susie · Posted: Fri Dec 22, 2006 6:17 pm Post subject: Stupid person needs help

One of my modules for January is Supporting Numeracy. Not my strongest subject so am trying to get ahead and find some ideas and resources ready for when the task is introduced. I have a child in mind and need to look at year 2 addition and subtraction. Have been looking for hours but do not want worksheets, just ideas that I can make my own and run with. Am totally stuck and having crises after crises at the mo. Have already looked on the useful links section so must be really stupid to still be stuck. Help anyone? Crying or Very sad

dancingqueen · Posted: Fri Dec 22, 2006 6:46 pm Post subject:

well i have never worked in yr 2, but can you make a simple board game, backed up with a computer prog/game and some worksheets, and also relate it to real life somehow, such as adding toys or books/friends in the classroom

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trueblue · Posted: Fri Dec 22, 2006 6:56 pm Post subject:

When in year 2 we did a lot of our maths as everyday problems. Shops, buying (addition) receiving change (subtraction) and buying multiples (division/times).

The clock could use the schoolday. When I get up at ? how long till school/lunch/play.... since I arrived /ate breakfast etc does that make sense?

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susie · Posted: Sat Dec 23, 2006 6:26 pm Post subject:

Thanks for the ideas, I think the problem is that as I work in 3 classes and mostly in 3/4 and do groups as well I miss out on most of the numeracy so don't know what they are doing. It is def the best class to use for the assignment tho as the teacher is so supportive she will timetable me to work 1 to 1 with the child for a term so that I can get the work done. Fits in well with assessments in May as the particular pupil is struggling with numeracy and so is a target child. Smile

beameup · Posted: Sat Dec 23, 2006 6:34 pm Post subject:

Get hold of her long term planning and take it from there. Lots of visuals, short bursts of activity, even little things like using an oversized dice will keep attention focussed. Good luck. hate-ok

susie · Posted: Sat Dec 23, 2006 7:50 pm Post subject:

Thanks Beamie am having so many crisies at the mo i just cant think straight! Confused

basgirl · Class monitor Joined: 03 Jan 2007 Posts: 51

Hi i am new to this site but i have finished the foundation degree we did a module on numeracy and was recommended a book which was for T a's and had loads of ideas if i can find the name would you find that useful?

susie · Posted: Wed Jan 03, 2007 6:01 pm Post subject:

Anything would be helpful at the mo thank you! Smile

BabyBoo · Posted: Thu Jan 04, 2007 8:08 pm Post subject:

Just done this and handed in my report can email you if you want! Pm me with you addy. Very Happy

I used arrow cards with yr 3's working at yer 2 level