You Reckon?

Table of Contents

1. You Reckon?: General Teaching Notes
2. Introduction
3. Lesson Blocks
4. Sprinklers
5. One Liners
6. Associated Software
7. Printable Material
8. Appendix A: Mapping Plausible Estimation onto the 2008 Programme of Study
   1. Key concepts
   2. Key processes
   3. Range and content
   4. Curriculum opportunities

Key concepts

There are a number of key concepts that underpin the study of mathematics. Pupils need to understand these concepts in order to deepen and broaden their knowledge, skills and understanding.

1.1 Competence

a Applying suitable mathematics accurately within the classroom and beyond.

b Communicating mathematics effectively.

c Selecting appropriate mathematical tools and methods, including ICT.

1.2 Creativity

a Combining understanding, experiences, imagination and reasoning to construct new knowledge.

b Using existing mathematical knowledge to create solutions to unfamiliar problems.

c Posing questions and developing convincing arguments.

1.3 Applications and implications of mathematics

a Knowing that mathematics is a rigorous, coherent discipline.

b Understanding that mathematics is used as a tool in a wide range of contexts.

c Recognising the rich historical and cultural roots of mathematics.

d Engaging in mathematics as an interesting and worthwhile activity.

1.4 Critical understanding

a Knowing that mathematics is essentially abstract and can be used to model, interpret or represent situations.

b Recognising the limitations and scope of a model or representation.