Marvellous Maths Continued !

 

You would have seen a few posts ago how Tautoru maths programme is evolving. 

This week in Tautoru we have been focusing on our number knowledge and problem solving strategies.  Our number knowledge is so important as it also has a big impact on what strategies we can use when we are problem solving. 

Number Talks are short, focused discussions that build maths number knowledge and encourage flexible thinking. These are usually maths problems or rich tasks that are open ended to allow for a range of skills, knowledge and strategies to be used.  These sessions encourage students to share their thinking out loud, fostering a deeper understanding of numbers and operations.   We have the perfect opportunity to work across year groups ad we all learn something new from each other.   

Talk Moves is another phrase that you might hear as part of our maths programme.   These are the ways in which we communicate our ideas and solve problems.  We use such things as rephrasing, reasoning, and building on others’ ideas—students are learning to communicate their strategies clearly and respectfully.   Together, Number Talks and Talk Moves are helping out Tautoru students make sense of maths by developing flexible thinking, boosting confidence, and creating a collaborative maths classroom.   Everyone has an important part to play.  

Part of our maths programme is have the freedom to use materials to explain thinking.  We can draw our thinking or write down a process or equation.   

We can use place value blocks, counters, number lines, hundreds boards.  These can all be used in a variety of ways.  Here are some examples below.