Chapter 1 What is numeracy?


What does it mean to be numerate?


Numeracy and mathematics, mathematics and numeracy


What is taught as 'mathematics'?


So what is your role within the lesson?


Blocks of work


The Early Years Foundation Stage curriculum


Looking at the levels of attainment


Supporting children working below level 1





Chapter 2 Key mathematical skills


Progression in mathematics


Understanding and application of counting


Understanding and application of the position of numbers


Memory and retention


Individual and group education plans


Ideas for activities





Chapter 3 Working with the teacher


Your role in the mathematics lesson


The mental and oral part of the lesson


The main part of the lesson


The plenary


Using the teacher's planning


Assessing pupils' learning


Marking pupils' work


Ways of feeding back to the teacher





Chapter 4 The effective use of resources


A feel for number - the 'fiveness' of five


Recognition of the written number


Number tracks and squares


A blank or empty number line


An understanding of place value


Making a resources 'kit'


Using ICT to motivate learners








Chapter 5 Using intervention materials


What is differentiation?


Identifying specific learning difficulties in mathematics
Published support/differentiated materials


Supporting low attainers using Wave 3 materials


Supporting EAL learners





Chapter 6 The art of questioning - speaking and listening


The importance of questioning


The use of open and closed questions


Turning a question into a problem to be solved


Using role play


Speaking and listening strategies





Chapter 7 Towards an effective written calculation method


Methods for calculation


Written methods for addition


Subtraction


Multiplication


Division





Chapter 8 Working with more able mathematicians


Your role as TA


Asking the right questions


Talking through and answering questions


Acceleration, enrichment and extension


Types of enrichment activities





Chapter 9 Resources


General qualifications and courses


Mathematics-specific training - when supporting children


Mathematics-specific training - for yourself


Published materials and websites





Glossary of terms