Introduction and Broad Description of the Context and Goal of the area/ topic addressed
Train teachers how to facilitate pupils of ages 10-13 to be able to count (more formally) numbers, quantities etc. Definition of an “event” in mathematics, its “elements” and how we can develop other approaches to count these numbers (other than the elementary school simplistic approaches, like the abacus or the fingers of our hands).
Trainees will acquire understanding of utilizing the Lesson Plan effectively in the classroom. The focus will be on guiding students to explore the key concepts for counting and how to deal with “independent events”. They will practice in class how they can deal with events that cannot occur simultaneously and also be able to deal with repeating elements up to a certain point.
Learning Objectives and outcomes
With the completion of this module the trainees will be able to:
- Understand the structure of a learning plan on Counting Principles.
- Alternate the activities depending on pupils capabilities (slower/faster learning pupils)
- Demonstrate the procedure followed, and the presentation to other colleagues.
- Implement the Lesson Plan in the classroom
Content and Resources
Describe how teachers of mathematics, art and economics can work together, in a STEAME environment/framework to deliver the principles of counting and basic combinatorics to pupils of Year 7.
Methodology and approaches for the module training presentation
Powerpoint presentation, discussion through active participation with the trainees. Examples given.
Instruments/ Tools/ Supporting Material/ Resources to be used
- PowerPoint Presentation
- Lesson Plan
- Quizizz