Let’s talk about Reasoning
Course date: 20th Sep 2024
During this day we will:
- Talk about reasoning, what it is and its importance in the teaching and learning of mathematics
- Think about Talk for Maths – the importance of talk in the development of reasoning.
Target Group: All Primary Teachers
We will be exploring:
Tea & coffee will be provided, delegates are advised to bring a packed lunch.
- The role of oracy in communicating our reasoning.
- Strategies for developing the vocabulary and language needed to communicate our reasoning.
- Links with literacy.
- Ways to give learners the opportunity to reason in all maths lessons.
- Progression in the development of reasoning skills and how to improve them.
- Practical ideas to be used in the classroom.
Tea & coffee will be provided, delegates are advised to bring a packed lunch.
Course Presenter: Lynwen Barnsley
MATHEMATICS & NUMERACY – Lynwen Barnsley provides training and support for schools in all aspects of mathematics and numeracy.
Lynwen’s training courses focus on the why and how of teaching mathematics, providing practical ideas and approaches that ensure learners “make sense” of maths and develop as independent mathematical thinkers.
Her training covers a wide range of ideas and topics, such as developing numerical reasoning, the concrete-pictorial-abstract approach, bar modelling, mastery, problem-solving, mathematical communication and thinking, fluency and flexibility with mathematical ideas, assessment for learning, creativity and using numeracy across the curriculum in meaningful ways. Her Digit Dog character and blog are used in many classrooms to develop mathematical thinking and reasoning in young learners.
Lynwen Barnsley also works across the UK as a consultant for Numicon and Inspire Maths (OUP) and has many years experience as a CAME and Let’s Think tutor.
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Course Location: Pembrokeshire Exclusive
ADDRESS:
Bloomfield House Community Centre, Redstone Road, Narberth, Pembrokeshire SA67 7ES
https://bloomfieldcommunitycentre.org/
* Delegates are advised to bring a packed lunch
TIMES:- Please arrive from 8.45am for Registration and tea/coffee
- Courses will start at 9.15am