Struggling Mathematicians
•New practical methods for raising achievement
•Know and implement the different models for understanding mathematics
•Links with other learning difficulties e.g: Dyscalculia, ADD, Scotopic Sensitivity Syndrome
Tricia Murphy
2003's "Woman of Achievement in the Public Sector", Tricia is an eminent author, former head of SEN Support Services in North Lincolnshire and a former president of NASEN. She is an international consultant in Mumbai, Kolkata and Dubai and is renowned for her inspirational and highly practical training style.
The national context
The National Numeracy Strategy and related initiatives:
- Count on
- Every Child Matters
- Every Child Counts
Dyscalculia: an understanding of how to support these students
New research into working memory and mathematical competence
Methods to boost confidence of those struggling with mathematics
Deepen understanding of why and how children struggle with maths
Unpick the links with Attention Deficit Disorder, Dyscalculia and attentional problems
New techniques to deepen mathematical thinking in all your students
Resources review - special assistive technology
Resources to improve working memory
Practical activities for the classroom
New ways to improve working memory and mental arithmetic
How to use colour to bring clarity
Personalising learning - classroom and individual strategies
- Listening skills
- Dyscalculia
- Levels of mastery
- Visual cueing
6 great ideas for troublesome topics
Fractions/place value
Tangrams/sequencing
3D cards
Time/language
Classification
Economic well-being
Creating a mathematical climate in your classroom
Developing the language of mathematics
FREE Over 30 classroom activities
Masters Accredited
You can enrol on a MA in Education using this course as your first CPD module (worth twenty MA points). To enrol simply call us on FREEPHONE 0808 160 5 160 and request an application form.
INSET
Struggling Mathematicians, along with all our courses, can be arranged for in-school training (INSET).
For each course we recommend trainer(s), but when arranging your INSET day, you can choose. For more information, contact our INSET department.
Tricia Murphy
2003's "Woman of Achievement in the Public Sector", Tricia is an eminent author, former head of SEN Support Services in North Lincolnshire and a former president of NASEN. She is an international consultant in Mumbai, Kolkata and Dubai and is renowned for her inspirational and highly practical training style.
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