Home-School Link
For some great ideas for linking the two main learning contexts of children, for increasing mathematical confidence and for suggestions for some engaging parent involvement at school, check out Improving Primary Mathematics. Don’t be put off by its unappealing black and white, dense text appearance: there are some really good ideas to be found even with a quick skim. For example:
- Have children create a record book of Mathematical type activities in which they engage at home. Each record would consist of a photo and a detailed caption describing the maths involved.
- Invite parents into the classroom to share a Maths lesson with the children. This will demonstrate to parents teaching strategies used today.
