Learning Path
1st and 2nd Maths Week Problem Solving Activities Learning Path
By PDST
Click on the Title to open the problem...Upload pictures or answers to the 1st and 2nd class Padlet to enter the Maths Week competition for PDST Numeracy Manuals and a class set of Active Learning Boards.
6 resources in this Learning Path
1
Dotty Six - Nrich
https://nrich.maths.org/7337 Added: 06 Oct 2017 Contributor: PDST Resource type: Game / Guide/notes / ReferenceA fun challenge for pupils in learning to count to six. A dice is needed. PDF poster and video explanation provided within the link.
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- 1-2
- Mathematics
Strand: Number
Strand unit: Operation: Addition
Suggestions for use: As part of maths week, submit the problem solving process to the PDST - Scoilnet Padlet.
2
Sort the Street - Nrich Solution
https://nrich.maths.org/5157 Added: 06 Oct 2017 Contributor: PDST Resource type: Game / Guide/notes / ReferenceA problem solving challenge where pupils sort and classify sets of objects up to three criteria. Teacher instructions provided in carrying out the activity.
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- 1-2
- Mathematics
Strand: Number
Strand unit: Comparing & Ordering
Suggestions for use: As part of maths week, submit pictures of the problem solving process to PDST-Scoilnet Padlet.
3
Famous Shape - PDST
https://www.scoilnet.ieuploads/resources/24745/24468.pdf Added: 06 Oct 2017 Contributor: PDST Resource type: Game / Guide/notes / ReferenceA problem solving challenge where pupils are encouraged to describe 2D shapes and identify 2D shapes from pupils descriptions. Teacher instructions for carrying out the problem is provided.
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- 1-2
- Mathematics
Strand: Shape & Space
Strand unit: 2-D Shapes
Suggestions for use: As part of the Maths Week challenge, submit pictures of the problem solving process to the PDST-Scoilnet Padlet wall.
4
Race to 100 - PDST
https://www.scoilnet.ieuploads/resources/24746/24469.pdf Added: 06 Oct 2017 Contributor: PDST Resource type: Game / Guide/notes / ReferenceA problem solving challenge where pupils are encouraged to enjoy the skill of addition/ subtracting by racing to the value of 100. Each pupil needs a dice.
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- 1-2
- Mathematics
Strand: Number
Strand unit: Operation: Addition
Suggestions for use: As part of maths week, submit a picture of the problem solving process to the PDST-Scoilnet Padlet.
Strand: Number
Strand unit: Operation: Subtraction
5
Snail 100 - Nrich
https://nrich.maths.org/8303 Added: 06 Oct 2017 Contributor: PDST Resource type: Game / Guide/notes / ReferenceA problem solving challenge where pupils are encouraged to enjoy the skill of counting and addition. The link provides teachers with a guide to carrying out the activity and downloadable worksheet.
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- 1-2
- Mathematics
Strand: Number
Strand unit: Counting & Numeration
Suggestions for use: As part of maths week, submit pictures of your problem solving process to PDST-Scoilnet Padlet.
Strand: Number
Strand unit: Operation: Addition
6
Rekenrek Activities
https://www.scoilnet.ieuploads/resources/31512/31248.pdf Added: 16 Dec 2019 Contributor: PDST Resource type: Guide/notesDescribes three activities, namely, Story Problems, Sum it Up and It Takes Two that are completed on a rekenrek.
View full descriptionHow it maps to the curriculum
- 1-2
- Mathematics
Strand: Number
Strand unit: Place Value
Content objective: This resource should enable a child to:
- explore, identify and record place value 0-99
Suggestions for use: Use as a guide for ideas to facilitating activities relating to problem solving with rekenreks. Great for understanding number and place value.
