Option 3 – Active Maths delivered by ‘Maths of the Day’
Using Physical Activity to raise attitudes and attainment in maths -
The course looks at the research, rationale and benefits of ‘active learning’ and gives teachers practical ideas on how to implement ‘Active Maths’ in to the curriculum. Delegates will be introduced to the highly acclaimed and praised resource ‘Maths of the Day’ – a website that provides teachers and teaching assistants with over 1000 lesson plans on how to deliver ‘active maths’.
Aims and Objectives:
Delegates will learn how active maths can:
- Raise levels of physical activity
- Raise attitudes to maths
- Raise attainment in maths
- Contribute to whole child and whole school development
Course Outcomes:
Delegates will leave with a breadth of ideas and practical activities that they can use back in their own classroom and key messages to take back and deliver to school staff