Objectives:

• To consider the way in which a theme can be used in the development of mathematical thinking skills and how this can be adapted for various age groups
• To explore opportunities for cross-curricular links
• To develop the role of rich questioning
• To experience a number of activities which support the above

By the end of the course, delegates will be familiar with:

• Working with gnomes – with gnomes as a starting point we will consider activities which lead to mathematical reasoning
• Clued up – collaborative problem solving activities with cross-curricular links
• Shaping up – thinking activities based on colour, shape and size
• A world of flags – using flags as a starting point for mathematical activities
• Questions to encourage mathematical thinking
• Completing the square – matrix activities to support logical thinking
• Little bears as a starting point for sorting activities with a difference
• Sudoku beginning in the foundation stage