Space is one of the most creative mathematical substrands. The concepts are less clearly sequenced than for Number or Measurement and there is a need for practical manipulation of resources. Exploring 2D Space will inspire you with the action-packed lesson plans for teaching space concepts in fun, practical ways. Additional resources required are easy-to-find classroom or household items. The flexible activities range from simple to challenging to help you cater for all ability ranges within your classroom.
The book is divided into carefully sequenced units, each with enough photocopiable activity cards and work sheets for small groups or a whole class to explore for a week at a time. There are easy-to-follow instructions and assessment help in the form of clearly stated outcome indicators. Activities are open-ended and encourage students to think and work mathematically. The emphasis is on practical manipulation of materials and development of language and recording skills.
