Teaching Maths through a concrete, pictorial and abstract approach

Learning Maths can be challenging for students if not presented using various teaching and learning approaches. Not all students learn in the same way, but learning through concrete and hands-on experiences allows for more student success.

Following training teachers receive during their in-service courses and also during professional development sessions, students benefit from learning experiences which meet the needs of all students.

In the above photos we can see evidence of the successful methodologies being introduced in our school. The Yr 2.1 students of Ms Stephanie Azzopardi can be seen doing various activities including  learning about shapes, ordering numbers (using dominoes), adding numbers using the number line and technology (going forward using the bee-bot and mat), learning subtraction through stories (Handa’s Surprise) and learning about pairs of 5 using playing cards and interlocking cubes.

The National Aquarium

The year 2 students visited the national aquarium to learn more about different species of fish that live in fresh and salty water. The students had a close encounter with a very friendly shark. They also had hands-on workshops following this visit.

Students in Year buzzing as a bee…

The Year 2 students of Ms Stephanie are always busy working. Hands-on activities at such an early age are necessary for learning to be more meaningful.  Various maths activities are prepared on a daily basis for students to engage in their learning.
Like all other classes, these students are participating in Dinja Waħda activities. Students learn about the migration of birds and why the importance of preserving nature.

 

 

Students  work in pairs and in groups during Maltese and English lessons. Paired work allows time for students to think about their learning without worry of making mistakes. It also provides time for students to learn from each other and to discuss various ways to solve problems.
Lessons are always made as interesting as can be to ensure that students enjoy learning. Various resources are used to provide students with alternative tools to learn.

Traffic Awareness Day

A Traffic Awareness Day was organised by LESA and the Local Wardens at our school for kinder 2 and year 2 students. The aim of this activity was to raise road safety awareness among students.

Following a healthy discussion about road safety, the importance of wearing seat belts, the importance of not making use of mobile phones while driving and the importance of making good use of pedestrian crossings and traffic lights, the students proceeded to the school yard where they had a whale of a time riding motorised bikes and cars. Others joined the fun by pushing push chairs and driving a bicycle. 

Students were awarded a certificate for passing their road safety test. The local wardens were very friendly and children welcomed them with an open heart. We hope that these youngsters will turn into responsible adults, and hopefully help pass on an important message about road safety to their families and friends.

The school thanks the Local Wardens and LESA for organising this event.

Maths Trail at Ta’ Qali

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

      The Year 2.1 students of Ms Lilian Schembri had a great day at Ta’ Qali. Following a number of maths related activities outside of the classroom environment, which was prepared in collaboration with the Maths support teacher, the students had time to relax at the National Park.