Community Maths Buzz 

We have provided a number of single or double page spreads of mathematical activities with parent guidance in our local press. These could be freely shared in other local forums to stimulate broader community participation in mathematics.

The Supplements

2012

1-10

11-20


 

2013?

April Series: Maths is all around us                                   

Recipe and Cooking

Sharing and Fractions

Eating out and Shopping

Maths Club initiative

 

 

 

June / July Series:
"Maths without Pencils"
(Mental Maths)

News about teachers attending AMESA

Doing maths mentally: different ways of seeing problems 

Doing maths mentally: making tens strategy

Doing maths mentally: 2 more strategies

October Series:
"Maths is a way of thinking: sorting and classifying"                

Scavenger Hunts-Oct[1]

Everyday Things-Oct[2]

Mathematical Sorting & Classifying

Holiday Fun page (Puzzles & other activities)

 

 


 

Background to the supplements

2012

In 2012, we introduced a weekly numeracy ‘Fun with Maths’ page which was incorporated into the existing ‘Ukufunda’ section of the local Grahamstown newspaper Grocotts Mail.

The aim of this page was to encourage learners, parents and teachers to engage learners with various numeracy concepts in a fun way that differs from traditional teaching approaches.

The series kicked off with a Grocotts interview with Prof Graven and Debbie Stott on the 5th June 2012 and ran until November 2012.


 

2013

Again, in 2013, we contributed exciting, educational and fun resources to Grocotts on the UKUFUNDA page. The feature was published under the UKUFUNDA banner and was entitled "Make It Count".

We had periodic series throughout the year in April, June/July and October. Still focussing on younger children from pre-school until about Grade 5, we had a full page spread and showcased news from the mathematical community who are working with this age group in Grahamstown.

We also offered themed resources that families could do with younger children. 


 

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