Strengthening reasoning through mathematical communication
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Activating prior knowledge
A Year 1 maths lesson activity designed to activate pupils’ prior learning.
Questions for reflection
- What are the main features of activating prior knowledge?
- How does the teacher support the pupils to draw upon their prior knowledge?
- Think about an upcoming lesson. How are you going to activate your pupils’ prior learning?
- Modelling and scaffolding the metacognitive process can be particularly important for our pupils from socio-economic disadvantaged backgrounds. Who might benefit from this supported approach in your class?
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