Last term, during Samoan Language Week, we incorporated playing cards into our maths lessons. We played 'suipi' – a card game from Tonga – using Samoan numbers and suit terms to practice our card skills. (Culturally Responsive Practice).
Today, we explored three different strategies for solving addition problems like 15+6, 16+3, or 4+18. We used whiteboards to show our working out, and I encouraged students to use terms like "strategies" and "problems/dilemmas." I noticed some students grasped and solved the numbers easily, while others definitely needed more practice.
As a class, we started with x-tra maths, and normally we work on 'Maths Whizz' which can take alot longer in our class, and we miss out on teaching time. I've had to include more whole 'class' teaching to making a OTJ. However I've noticed with the new Pr1me Maths programme, our learners have thrown everything out of the bath tub, they're unable to solve word problems, as they're adjusting to new word problems.
My next steps: continuing to use Pr1me, ensuring that materials and vocabulary remain at the forefront of our classwork. Pod-casting: From research, I believe a key way our learners are able to cement their learning and engage in reflective practices is through metacognition. We'll leverage digital tools, specifically using Mr. Moran's template, to have students podcast their findings and thinking. This approach will empower them to explain concepts, demonstrate skills, and reflect deeply on their learning journey, all while fostering essential 21st-century skills like communication, collaboration, critical thinking, and creativity.
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