Proficient Teaching

Edit: Now with 11 and 12 times tables. There are individual cliparts so that you can put them on worksheets etc. I have also created a couple of posters for class displays. Enjoy!

Picture puzzles are an excellent way to introduce the part – part – whole aspect of Singapore Maths, missing digits e.e. 145 + __ = 193, pre-algebra thinking and can be used to develop logical thinking with halving and subtraction. The numbers were chosen to be used in K3 4 i.e. halving 3 digit numbers (e.g. 176) and borrowing when subtracting 3 digit – 2 digit (e.g. 263 – 87). However, if they not aren’t used to these types of visual problems, they can be used much later to introduce algebra.

My class love these10 sets of fact family triangles (tables 2 – 10). I use them for mental maths activities and for lower ability groups when completing written activities. There are 12 fact family worksheets (tables 2 – 12) to use as assessment, activities or in maths centres (once laminated).

Here is my strategy for teaching 100 number bonds. It is similar to the Big Maths clic session jigsaw addition. There are 4 PowerPoints, getting harder each time. The children love it and find it an easy strategy to follow. I have included my differentiated worksheet too.