1st Edition

Errors and Misconceptions in Maths at Key Stage 2 Working Towards Success in SATS

By Mike Spooner Copyright 2002
64 Pages
by David Fulton Publishers

64 Pages
by David Fulton Publishers

64 Pages
by David Fulton Publishers

The activities in this book are designed both to help children to learn and to understand math concepts, and also to prepare them for taking SATS papers at KS2. There is plenty of research evidence to suggest that children are helped in their understanding of math problems if teachers focus on common misconceptions, and if children are given opportunities for discussion and explanation of their... Read more
Introduction: Error Correction Exercises-How do the Exercises Work?, What does this Approach Offer?, A Rationale for this Approach, Errors and Misconceptions, How to Use the Exercises, Writing Frames, Further Outcomes of the Trials, Appendix 1.1: The Place Value of Gattegno Chart, Appendix 1.2: Place Value Chart, Appendix 1.3: Decimal Number Line; Using the Exercises; The Exercises-Numbers and the Number system, Rounding Numbers, Decimals, Calculation, Multiplying and Dividing by 10 and 100, Solving Numerical Problems, Interpreting Calculator displays, Coordinates, Using Protractors and Rulers, Reading Scales; Appendix A: Briefing Sheet; Appendix B: Writing Frame; Appendix C: Writing Frame; Bibliography

Biography

Mike Spooner