Education Scotland, in partnership with colleagues and stakeholders across Scotland, have developed a series of career-long professional learning (CLPL) opportunities. The first series, outlined below, is led by Dr Jo Van Herwegen, Associate Professor, UCL Institute of Education.

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Session 1 – What is Maths?

An introductory session looked at mathematical development from birth to primary school. It is relevant to all settings/schools and explores:

• How mathematical abilities develop at different ages
• Factors that may influence mathematical development
• The importance of early mathematical abilities for lifelong outcomes.

Session 2 - Who is at risk?

This session is relevant to all settings/schools and:

• Considered children at risk for mathematical difficulties
• Provided greater insight into dyscalculia
• Discussed common neuromyths related to dyscalculia and
• Explored how mathematical learning difficulties relate to motivation and mathematical anxiety.

Session 3 - Improving outcomes

The final session looked at strategies for improving outcomes for children with mathematical learning difficulties.

It is relevant to all settings/schools and:

• Highlighted a number of studies which show that having good mathematical abilities during early years has a positive impact on long term mathematical outcomes.
• Discussed how young children’s mathematical development (aged 0-7 years old) can be supported at home and in the classroom.
• Focused on which strategies are effective and
• Discussed the latest evidence on how educational apps can support mathematical development.

Disclaimer

All the information provided in the sessions is copyright protected: Copyright ©2021 UCL. Reproduction and distribution of the presentations without written permission of the creator Dr Jo Van Herwegen is prohibited. To use any of the materials, please email: j.vanherwegen@ucl.ac.uk

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PDF file: Maths at home (1.3 MB)