Christmas Maths
An inspiring resource for learning numeracy
Using context to facilitate numeracy learning
Numeracy Focus: Using proportional reasoning
Dr. Catherine Attard offers a list of questions and investigations to explore on the theme of Christmas.
Providing students with a context that is exciting and relevant will ensure they maintain their engagement with mathematics until the end of the school year.
Stage: Birth to Level 2
This resource supports:
Proficiency
- Problem-solving
HITS
- Multiple exposures
Cross-curricular
- Critical and Creative Thinking
- Intercultural
VEYLDF Learning Outcome
- Outcome 2: Children are connected with and contribute to their world
- Outcome 4: Children are confident and involved learners
Audience
- Teachers
- Families
Teaching and Learning Cycle:
- Identify learning goals
- Plan
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Reflective Prompt
How might you use other holidays to engage children in numeracy?
Reflective Prompt
How might you use other holidays to engage children in numeracy?
Proficiency Reflective Prompt
How would you use this resource in your context to foster children’s problem-solving?
Proficiency Reflective Prompt
How would you use this resource in your context to foster children’s problem-solving?