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Numeracy & Mathematics

Read the information below to find out how our school embraces 'Curriculum for Excellence' through Numeracy & Mathematics'.

Numeracy and Mathematics

We aim to enable pupils to:

  • Develop essential numeracy skills which allow them to participate fully in society.

  • Develop a secure understanding of the concepts, principles and processes of mathematics and apply these in different contexts.

  • Have an understanding of the application of mathematics, its impact on our society and its potential for the future.

Mathematics comprises of NUMBER, MONEY and MEASUREMENT; INFORMATION HANDLING; and SHAPE, POSITION and MOVEMENT. In all of these areas pupils have the opportunity to develop PROBLEM SOLVING and ENQUIRY SKILLS.

Within Gordon Primary School we do not use one set resource for Maths and Numeracy but instead offer a variety of learning opportunities that allow the children to say, make, write and do.  By adopting these teaching and learning strategies children learn; at an appropriate pace; at a level suited to their individual needs; working in partnership with their peers; through active, fun and engaging activities.

The use of ICT is evident throughout all stages of school to support learning, with suitable ICT programmes and websites used to reinforce new concepts.

Teachers supplement learning with other resources if appropriate in order to help pupils achieve their potential in a stimulating way.

Development of mental maths from the earliest stages is a high priority to ensure sound learning of concepts and to develop confidence in problem solving and enquiry skills.

At Gordon Primary School we often incorporate co-operative learning opportunities into lessons. Children may be learning as a whole class, through small group work, in pairs or individually. Often these learning experiences are linked to interdisciplinary contexts in order to motivate children in exciting, real and relevant ways.

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