Learning Path
Exploring Data with Infant classes Learning Path
By PDST
This learning path, suitable for infants, provides opportunities for learners to explore data in the world around them.
4 resources in this Learning Path
1
Three Block Towers - Teacher Guide to Activity
https://nrich.maths.org/137 Added: 06 Oct 2017 Contributor: PDST Resource type:Nrich problem solving activity. Link explains the activity, provides worksheets for 3 blocks and 4 blocks challenge and a poster for the problem solving challenge.
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- Mathematics
Strand: Algebra
Strand unit: Patterns, Rules & Relationships
Suggestions for use: Problem for Maths Week. Take pictures of the problem solving process and submit the PDST - Scoilnet Padlet.
Strand: Number
Strand unit: Numeration & Counting
2
Sorting Stars Worksheet
https://www.scoilnet.ieuploads/resources/19495/19218.pptx Added: 11 Oct 2016 Contributor: Scoilnet Resource type: Guide/notesWorksheet activity where pupils need to sort the stars based on their size and then their colour from big to small and red to blue. Worksheets are in PowerPoint format and should be printed in colour.
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- Mathematics
Strand: Algebra
Strand unit: Patterns, Rules & Relationships
Suggestions for use: Teacher need to print worksheets in colour prior to class and cut the stars out. Laminate for future use.
3
Sorting Activities - PDST Demonstration (Video)
https://vimeopro.com/user8605896/pdst-numeracy-primary/video/52573554 Added: 07 Oct 2016 Contributor: Scoilnet Resource type: Audio / VideoVideos showing good practice in numeracy in Irish primary schools by PDST Numeracy. The video looks at activities in sorting using Ready, Set, Go - Maths programme.
View full descriptionHow it maps to the curriculum
Strand: Algebra
Strand unit: Patterns, Rules & Relationships
Suggestions for use: Teachers can use the video as a reference to carrying out activities on ordering.
Strand: Algebra
Strand unit: Patterns, Rules & Relationships
Suggestions for use: Teachers can use the video as a reference to carrying out activities on ordering.
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PDST Data & Chance Handbook for Primary Schools
https://www.pdst.ie/sites/default/files/PDST%20Data%20Manual.pdf Added: 31 Mar 2020 Contributor: PDST Resource type: Guide/notesThe following teacher handbook is intended to complement and support the implementation of the Primary School Mathematics Curriculum (PSMC). By providing additional guidance in the teaching and learning of mathematics, the publications attempt to illuminate an instructional framework for enhancing mathematical thinking. This instructional framework advocates methods of eliciting, supporting and extending higher-order mathematics skills such as reasoning; communicating and expressing; integrating and connecting; and applying and problem solving.
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Strand: Useful Websites
Suggestions for use: The following teacher handbook is intended to complement and support the implementation of the Primary School Mathematics Curriculum (PSMC). By providing additional guidance in the teaching and learning of mathematics, the publications attempt to illuminate an instructional framework for enhancing mathematical thinking. This instructional framework advocates methods of eliciting, supporting and extending higher-order mathematics skills such as reasoning; communicating and expressing; integrating and connecting; and applying and problem solving.
Strand: Useful Websites
Strand unit: Representing and interpreting data
Suggestions for use: The following teacher handbook is intended to complement and support the implementation of the Primary School Mathematics Curriculum (PSMC). By providing additional guidance in the teaching and learning of mathematics, the publications attempt to illuminate an instructional framework for enhancing mathematical thinking. This instructional framework advocates methods of eliciting, supporting and extending higher-order mathematics skills such as reasoning; communicating and expressing; integrating and connecting; and applying and problem solving.
Strand: Useful Websites
Strand unit: Representing and interpreting data
Suggestions for use: The following teacher handbook is intended to complement and support the implementation of the Primary School Mathematics Curriculum (PSMC). By providing additional guidance in the teaching and learning of mathematics, the publications attempt to illuminate an instructional framework for enhancing mathematical thinking. This instructional framework advocates methods of eliciting, supporting and extending higher-order mathematics skills such as reasoning; communicating and expressing; integrating and connecting; and applying and problem solving.
Strand: Useful Websites
Strand unit: Chance
Suggestions for use: The following teacher handbook is intended to complement and support the implementation of the Primary School Mathematics Curriculum (PSMC). By providing additional guidance in the teaching and learning of mathematics, the publications attempt to illuminate an instructional framework for enhancing mathematical thinking. This instructional framework advocates methods of eliciting, supporting and extending higher-order mathematics skills such as reasoning; communicating and expressing; integrating and connecting; and applying and problem solving.
Strand: Useful Websites
Strand unit: Chance
Suggestions for use: The following teacher handbook is intended to complement and support the implementation of the Primary School Mathematics Curriculum (PSMC). By providing additional guidance in the teaching and learning of mathematics, the publications attempt to illuminate an instructional framework for enhancing mathematical thinking. This instructional framework advocates methods of eliciting, supporting and extending higher-order mathematics skills such as reasoning; communicating and expressing; integrating and connecting; and applying and problem solving.
Strand: Useful Websites
Strand unit: Representing and interpreting data
Suggestions for use: The following teacher handbook is intended to complement and support the implementation of the Primary School Mathematics Curriculum (PSMC). By providing additional guidance in the teaching and learning of mathematics, the publications attempt to illuminate an instructional framework for enhancing mathematical thinking. This instructional framework advocates methods of eliciting, supporting and extending higher-order mathematics skills such as reasoning; communicating and expressing; integrating and connecting; and applying and problem solving.
