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Mathematical challenges for able pupils in key stages 1 and 2

Audience: Key Stage 2 teachers, Key Stage 1 teachers
Date of issue: Oct. 2000
Reference number:  DfES0083/2000

What is it?

The yearly teaching programmes in the Framework are expressed as 'targets for the majority of pupils in the year group'. Many able pupils will progress more quickly through these programmes and will need extension and enrichment activities in mathematics.

This book addresses class organisation, planning and teaching through answers to commonly asked questions.


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Introduction
How should we organise within the school?
How can I adapt my termly planning? (KS1)
How can I adapt my termly planning? (KS2)
How can I use the 'extra' week each term?
How can I use the three-part lesson?
Where can I find enrichment activities to develop pupils' thinking skills?
Which NNS materials support the teaching of able pupils?
Where else can I get help?
Activity examples


Downloads

Right-click to downloadMathematical challenges for able pupils in KS1 and KS2: Complete book (PDF 3.0Mb)

Right-click to downloadMathematical challenges for able pupils in KS1 and KS2: Puzzles and problems for Years 1 and 2 (PDF 642Kb)

Right-click to downloadMathematical challenges for able pupils in KS1 and KS2: Puzzles and problems for Years 3 and 4 (PDF 919Kb)

Right-click to downloadMathematical challenges for able pupils in KS1 and KS2: Puzzles and problems for Years 5 and 6 (PDF 1.3Mb)

Right-click to downloadMathematical challenges for able pupils in KS1 and KS2: Solutions (PDF 236Kb)