Is this how your Math's lesson Looks?
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I came across this at school from one of my lecturers at university - Ann Gervasoni who had an almost unhealthy obsession with mathematics but was a brilliant lecturer nonetheless. It is a great model for any teacher as to how to structure your maths lesson. How does your maths lesson compare? “The maximum number of children engaging in the maximum amount of mathematics for a maximum amount of time” v A tuning in activity focusing on counting skill or an aspect of mental computation v Fun activities such as target games and skip counting v Whole class discussion to develop efficient mental strategies v An investigation of a key mathematics topic v An opportunity for children to construct mathematical ideas and develop thinking skills v A focus on open questions that encourage children to discuss the strategies they used to solve a problem v Building mathematical vocabulary v Developing a positive attitude towards maths v Reinforcing the ideas introduced earlier in the main teaching activity v Using different grouping approaches depending on the lesson content and the range of ability levels v Homogeneous small groups for explicit teaching and independent activities v Catering for individual needs e.g. additional assistance or extension v Articulating and sharing the strategies children used in the main teaching activity v Consolidating the learning that has been taking place v Reflecting on what ahs been learned v Addressing any misconceptions v Praising the progress that has been made v Setting activities to do at home The Numeracy Session - a suggested lesson structure
Ann Maree Gervasoni, 2000
Mental Maths Activity (whole class)
Main Teaching Activity (whole class)
Small groups and individuals
Share Time / Reflection