Extra help in maths Ages 7-9, NC level 2, Scottish level B - Rose Griffiths

'Special needs' encompasses a very broad spectrum of difficultiesin the primary classroom. from lower than expected achievement toclinically identified disabilities.We all find some aspects of learning harder than others. However,it is universally true that some approaches to learning suit eachof us better than others. Some teaching helps us to make senseconfusing concepts, other approaches just 'muddy the waters'. Whenlearning is particularly hard work anyway, having a variety ofapproaches available is key to unlocking understanding and encouragingchildren to stay on task.This visually appealing series of three books (for children at NCLevel 1/Scottish Level A ages 5-7; NC Level 2/Scottish Level B aged7-9; NC Level 3/Scottish Level B-C aged 9-11) will suggest awide range of kinaesthetic and visual resources and activities throughwhich teachers and learning support assistants in the classroom,or parents at home, can offer alternative learning experienceswhen more worksheets are clearly not a solution. The books willbe full of colourful photographs of things to make and do withthe children, to grab their attention and give them ownership oftheir work. Showing objects and games made by a teacher and childrenshould show that these ideas are well within the grasp of andparent or teacher.Throughout the books, the activities are linked to simple explanationsof the relevant maths and the difficulties commonly associatedwith acquiring and uinderstanding of it; for example, countingto 10 in the Level 1 book and developing addition stategies inthe NC Level 2 book.This series, addresses the market opportunity for a 'dip in' resource,that offers a range of alternatives to yet more worksheet activitiesand counting plastic cubes.