Messy Maths: A Practical Guide to Developing Maths in the Outdoors

Messy Maths: A Practical Guide to Developing Maths in the Outdoors

Bookings

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Date/Time:
Friday 17 March 2017
9:00 am - 3:30 pm

Cost:
£0.00 - £130.00

Location:
Dare Valley Country Park
Aberdare
Rhondda Cynon Taf
CF447RG


Messy Maths

Suitable for:

Foundation Phase and KS2 teachers and HLTA’s. PPA cover providers.

Extra Information:

This 1 day Foundation Phase (practical) course explores the use of the outdoors to develop mathematical concepts to meet the LNF.

It has been developed from the tutors first hand experiences of International best practice from across Scandinavia including Denmark, Norway, Sweden & Finland.

Aims
• To explore the potential of the outdoor environment to develop mathematical concepts to meet LNF.
• To understand the importance of movement and thinking as linked functions.
• Explore ways to promote higher-order, child-initiated opportunities for mathematical learning
• Discuss the adult role in supporting children’s mathematical knowledge and understanding effectively in an outdoor environment.

• Explore ways to provide open ended natural resources to support cognitive development and mathematical reasoning.
This 1 day course is delivered in the outdoors – please come dressed for the weather conditions.
Refreshments are available throughout the day.
Lunch is provided at venue Cafe

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