Mathematical Activities for Younger Gifted Children (4-7 years)

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(67 pages)

Authors: Professor Valsa Koshy and Muriel Chester

A general Introduction which explains the aim of the pack, attributes of younger mathematically promising children and how to meet their needs. It offers guidance on how to develop mathematical processes of problem solving and investigations in children. Advice is also provided on how to use the activities.

Section 1

Consists of 19 open-ended activities for investigation. Several levels of challenge are offered. They start at a simple level and lead to more in-depth and complete investigations.

Section 2

Provides short problems and games which require extended thinking and systematic working.

Notes and solutions are offered for activities which need extra guidance.

Activities:

• are set in very motivating contexts.

• address the reader; this can either be the teacher or the children. Children who are good readers can follow the activities with very little help. Teachers can adapt the activities for others.

• offer multi-level outcomes.

• can be used in different contexts: individual, groups or whole class work.

• are photocopiable.

• offer opportunities for developing thinking skills and creativity.