Finding stimulating and challenging maths activities for able pupils in a mainstream classroom can be demanding for the busy teacher, especially if maths is not your specialism.
Based on her experience as an Advanced Skills Teacher and LEA Consultant, Anne Price explains the issues and theories surrounding the education of able pupils and links these to practical, creative examples to be used in the classroom.
Useful resources include:
- Photocopiable materials,
- Advice on different teaching styles,
- Activities and tasks for individuals, groups or the whole class
"California Science" develops science concepts through purposeful, hands-on activities, compelling reading content, and dynamic visuals and graphics. It provides pupils with accurate, standards-based content designed to create scientifically-literate citizens. Pupils learn through rich, readable content, strong visual connections, and hands-on activities. Reading age for native speakers: Elementary School pupils (2nd grade)
"California Science" develops science concepts through purposeful, hands-on activities, compelling reading content, and dynamic visuals and graphics. It provides pupils with accurate, standards-based content designed to create scientifically-literate citizens. Pupils learn through rich, readable content, strong visual connections, and hands-on activities. Reading age for native speakers: Elementary School pupils (1st grade)
"California Mathematics: Concepts, Skills, and Problem Solving" was developed to specifically target the skills and topics that give pupils the most difficulty. It includes diagnostic, formative, and summative assessment; data-driven instruction; intervention options; and performance tracking, as well as remediation, acceleration, and enrichment tools throughout the program. Reading age for native speakers: Elementary School pupils (5th grade)
"California Mathematics: Concepts, Skills, and Problem Solving" was developed to specifically target the skills and topics that give pupils the most difficulty. It includes diagnostic, formative, and summative assessment; data-driven instruction; intervention options; and performance tracking, as well as remediation, acceleration, and enrichment tools throughout the program.
Reading age for native speakers: Elementary School pupils (4th grade)
