Maths in the classroom has changed quite a lot over the years. With a more practical approach to teaching maths, children are engaging with innovative resources in the classroom. These new resources and approaches work wonders in the classroom and in tutoring sessions, so why not see how these can benefit homework time as well. Get up to speed with how KS1 Maths is being taught and what strategies you need to know.
1. What is ‘partitioning’?
Why are children taught partitioning?
- Helps with grasping place value concepts (understanding the value of each digit)
- Allows children to work flexibly with numbers, which helps with problem solving and mental calculations
2. What is the ‘part-whole model’ (or part-part-whole model)?
Part-whole models are based on the concept of how numbers can be split into parts. These models show the relationship between the whole numbers and the component parts.
