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This course aims to explore the theories behind whole brain education and to focus on strategies for implementing holistic approaches to teaching number skills in primary mathematics. The emphasis is very much on increasing the visual, auditory and kinaesthetic possibilities within the Numeracy Hour, with detailed applications to suit a variety of learning styles and preferences. Combining accelerated learning and multi-sensory approaches, the course will cover difficult areas like fractions, division, mental multiplication, times tables and will touch on shape, measurement and problem solving. Useful counting strategies for Key Stage1 will be explored through the Chisenbop (finger math) method and we will focus on ways to apply number skills to written problems and everyday situations. We also examine an alternative approach to teaching fractions at key stage 2, and we look at the following areas: ways to develop the concept of subtraction; fun strategies for remembering times tables; understanding the concept of division; mental metaphors for mental maths, and the use of memory systems as powerful recall tools. Teachers will have the opportunity to explore applications to other areas of the Numeracy curriculum.

Who’s it for?

This course is suitable for all KS1 and KS2 teachers, and classroom assistants.

Aims and Objectives

• To have a range of whole-brain strategies to enrich the teaching and learning of primary Numeracy
• To provide teachers with a deeper understanding of holistic Maths approaches
• To show how learning systems can be applied to teaching Number
• To provide teachers with effective ideas to access a wide range of learner styles

What you will receive

• An inspiring, amusing and uplifting learning experience
• The opportunity to share good ideas and good practice across key stages
• A handy in-course workbook which can be used as a resource manual afterwards

Content of the Course

Our brain:

• Structure of
• Functions of parts
• Hemispheric dominance: the left/right debate
• Herrmann’s Whole Brain Model
• Using brain based education to optimize learning

CORE SKILLS

• Picture maths and the power of peripherals
• Choosing Representations when Using and Applying Maths
• Getting the Language right
• Using Manipulatives to develop mathematical thinking
• Chisenbop: developing finger maths

MENTAL MATHS

• Using visual, auditory, kinaesthetic methods to remember fun maths tricks
• Handy mental maths tips
• Applying interactive accelerated learning techniques – using memory systems in the classroom

Benefits

• An energetic, lively and uplifting training experience
• Increased confidence when using whole brain approaches
• Enriched learning opportunities for the pupils

Logistics

The presenter of this course will require a screen, a CD player, a bottle of water, and a room of eager minds. The course is suitable to groups of up to 100 teachers.

Session 1: 9am – 11am

Session 2: 11:30 am – 1:30pm

Session 3: 2:00pm – 3:30pm