BMG 2019 - Maddingley Prep to Year 4 Co-Curricular Handbook

- Page 14 - CONTENTS - NUMBER WIZARDS - YEAR 2 Teacher: Jodie Askew Time: Friday Lunchtime Location: Room S8 TEACHER SELECTED PROGRAM OVERVIEW Number Wizards classes are designed to stimulate your child ’ s mathematical intelligence to be motivated, extended and enriched. The weekly sessions will cover a variety of mathematics topics. There will be a main focus on supporting the development of key mathematical skills, such as problem solving, promoting alternative thinking strategies and working more efficiently, through the learning experiences provided on the various mathematical topics. Students will be challenged to extend their lateral thinking through hands-on experiences and participation in computer software activities and quizzes. LESSON COMPONENTS This is a sample structure of a typical lesson:  Introduction: Introduce new game or activity, including rules and procedures  Discussion: Revise mathematical skills required to complete the activity  Activity: Strategic game or activity  Reflection: Students discuss the different strategies used to solve/win their game and the effectiveness of the strategies they tried. SELECTION CRITERIA Students are nominated for the Mathematics Enrichment program via teacher recommendation.