How scaffolds can effectively support children in their development of spoken reasoning in maths
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Authors
Pearson, Chloe
Issue Date
2016
Educational Level
ISCED Level 1 Primary education
Curriculum Area
Geographical Setting
United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
Abstract
Aims:
The main aim is to develop children's ability to articulate their reasoning in maths through the use of scaffolds, language support, and modelling of writing techniques.
Methods:
The participants in this development work were the maths coordinator, year 5 class, and other adults who work within the class. The focus was on improving children's ability to articulate their reasoning in maths. Methods used include pre-planned scaffolds, Number Talks, oral rehearsal, emphasis on process over solution, modelled and shared writing techniques, Dear Chloe's, and pink and green marking.
Findings:
Scaffolds developed spoken reasoning in maths, resulting in improved attitudes, confidence and quality of talk and written reflections.
Implications:
The findings suggest that scaffolds can effectively support children in developing their spoken reasoning in maths, leading to improved attitudes, confidence, and quality of talk and written reflections.
The main aim is to develop children's ability to articulate their reasoning in maths through the use of scaffolds, language support, and modelling of writing techniques.
Methods:
The participants in this development work were the maths coordinator, year 5 class, and other adults who work within the class. The focus was on improving children's ability to articulate their reasoning in maths. Methods used include pre-planned scaffolds, Number Talks, oral rehearsal, emphasis on process over solution, modelled and shared writing techniques, Dear Chloe's, and pink and green marking.
Findings:
Scaffolds developed spoken reasoning in maths, resulting in improved attitudes, confidence and quality of talk and written reflections.
Implications:
The findings suggest that scaffolds can effectively support children in developing their spoken reasoning in maths, leading to improved attitudes, confidence, and quality of talk and written reflections.
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Keywords (free text)
writing , maths , language , primary education