St. Columba's Primary School

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Numeracy

Coordinator - Our Numeracy coordinator is Mrs B. McKenna

Maths Week                        October 2023

All classes were involved in a variety of problem solving actvities using Izak9, solving word problems in class and using Mathseeds and Mathletics. 

Mathseeds
Primary 1,2 and 3 are enjoying Mathseeds. This programme teaches core maths and problem solving skills with fun, highly interactive and rewarding lessons.
 
 
Mathletics
Primary 4, 5, 6 and 7 are enjoying the activities and challenges involved on the Mathletics website. Each pupil has their unique username and password and can complete activities at home.
 

 

PAIRED MATHS

Primary 1, 2 and 3 participate in a Paired Maths programme during term one and term two.  

 Children bring home a variety of  maths games to play with their parents.

 

BUDDY MATHS

 During June all pupils in St. Columba's enjoy maths games with buddies from other classes. 

 

 Subtraction: Decomposition Method

Subtraction is one of the vital mathematical operations. 

Please click on the link below to see the method we teach. It will help you to help your child at home.

If a parent is having difficulty with the decomposition method, contact the school and we will only be too delighted to help out.

Example of decomposition.doc