This Teacher’s Guide includes:
• Comprehensive teaching support: Clear guidance is provided on
lesson objectives, suggested lesson timing, required resources, and
teaching strategies.
• Easy-to-follow lesson plans: Counting, mental maths and concept
development activities are included for each lesson plan, along with
suggestions for group activities and additional practice activities.
• Practical activities: These encourage learners to engage in structured play
using concrete materials and manipulatives to develop mathematical ideas
and bring mathematics concepts to life.
• DEI support: Suggestions are made to ensure that learners from all
backgrounds are included and can participate in the daily activities.
• Computational thinking and 21st century skills: Support is given on how to
help learners develop these essential skills.
• Assessment tasks: Assessments that cover the learning objectives for the
term are provided for classroom use.
• Language support: Word banks assist in developing mathematical
vocabulary. This course encourages discussion of mathematical ideas
throughout to develop mathematical language.