Using and Applying Mathematics

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Using and Applying Mathematics

• Integrating the strand across the whole curriculum

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Learning and teaching should try to incorporate
aspects of the Using and Applying strand wherever
possible, to provide pupils with rich
mathematical experiences and encourage them to
develop their thinking as mathematicians.
Teachers will be encouraged to see all lessons as
an opportunity to develop Using and Applying
skills rather than only teaching application of
skills and problem solving at the end of a unit.
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The Using and Applying strand has five themes and
there is progression built into each theme
The five themes are
Solving Problems
Representing
Enquiring
Reasoning
Communicating
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Place the digits 1 to 9 in the squares. Then
multiply adjacent squares and put the product on
the line between them. When you have completed
all the squares, add together all the numbers on
the lines.
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Consider how the task encourages the development
of the five using and applying themes while also
focusing on other aspects of maths.
Year 4 objectives
Knowing and using number facts Derive and recall
multiplication facts up to 10 x 10
Calculating Add mentally pairs of two-digit
whole numbers
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What is the highest total you can make?
What is the lowest total you can make?
Where is the best place to put 9? And 1? Why?
Once a solution is found can you generate others
with the same total?
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What was your thinking as you made decisions
where to place numbers? How did your thinking
change as you worked through the problem? Can you
explain to another person any short cuts you
made in carrying out calculations. What do you
think would lead to success in this activity?
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What are the implications for your school in
terms of the profile of Using and Applying
mathematics?
What do you want mathematics teaching and
learning to look like in your school?