Numicon: Unboxing the Geometry, Measurement and Statistics 1 Teaching Pack

TL;DR

This video highlights the contents of Noumacan's teaching pack for children aged 5 to 6, focusing on geometry, measurement, and statistics, using a concrete, pictorial, and abstract approach.

Transcript

hello my name is Becky Bradshaw and I am passive in primary maths team here at Oxford University Press today I'm going to talk you through what's inside noumic on geometry measurement and statistics teaching back 1 if you don't know already knew Becan is a maths program which is based on the concrete pictorial and abstract approach it encourages ch... Read More

Key Insights

• 🧑‍🏫 Noumacan is a math program that follows a concrete, pictorial, and abstract approach for teaching math.
• 🤕 The Geometry, Measurement, and Statistics Teaching Pack 1 is designed for children aged 5 to 6.
• 🌱 The pack includes a teaching resource handbook with step-by-step activities, planning support, and assessment opportunities.
• 🎒 The teaching progression in the pack is scaffolded and covers geometry, measurement, and early statistics.
• 👨‍💻 Each activity group within the pack is color-coded and provides easy-to-follow instructions, illustrations, and assessment opportunities.
• 🎒 The pack includes photocopy masters for additional practice and homework activities.
• 🤩 An implementation guide offers practical advice and answers key questions about using Noumacan effectively.

Questions & Answers

Q: What is Noumacan and what is its teaching approach?

Noumacan is a math program that utilizes a concrete, pictorial, and abstract approach to teach mathematical concepts to children. It encourages the use of structured imagery and apparatus to aid understanding and explanation.

Q: What does the teaching resource handbook contain?

The teaching resource handbook in the Noumacan pack includes step-by-step activities for developing geometry, measurement, and early statistics skills. It provides planning and assessment support and guidance on using physical resources effectively.

Q: How is the teaching progression in the Noumacan pack structured?

The teaching progression in the pack is carefully scaffolded, ensuring that children only encounter new topics when they have enough experience with the underlying mathematical learning. It covers 11 activity groups in two strands: geometry and measurement, with early statistics introduced in the appropriate context.

Q: How can teachers differentiate instruction for students within the same activity group?

The Noumacan pack allows teachers to differentiate instruction for every child by providing low-threshold activities that gradually build up to high-ceiling activities. This ensures that all students can engage and learn at their own pace.

Summary & Key Takeaways

• Noumacan is a math program based on a concrete, pictorial, and abstract approach for teaching children mathematical concepts.

• The Geometry, Measurement, and Statistics Teaching Pack 1 contains all the necessary materials for teaching children aged 5 to 6.

• The teaching resource handbook provides step-by-step activities, planning and assessment support, and guidance on using physical resources.