Multisensory Maths
Many children and adults struggle with math.
Teaching multisensory math techniques as well as incorporating multisensory math activities into lesson plans is not only best practice for students but assists all learners.
Multisensory maths involves an interactive and hands-on approach. Sessions include the teaching of basic number facts and operations of mathematics. This approach provides learning experiences which move from the concrete to representational to abstract.
Concrete
Students use a variety of concrete materials
Representational
Students draw and use diagrams
Abstract
Students use numbers and mathematical symbols
ORIGO Education – Stepping Stones Program
This program brings the conceptual understanding of mathematics to the forefront of teaching and learning. It’s instructional approach builds on students’ natural ability to develop understanding and number sense. It helps students avoid misconceptions and promotes confidence with efficient thinking strategies. Games and practical applications help to cement the concepts and skills.
Mathematics involves the use of symbols, and a major goal of a program is to prepare students to read, write, and interpret these symbols.
ORIGO Stepping Stones introduces symbols gradually after students have had many meaningful experiences with a model ranging from real objects, classroom materials, and 2D pictures. Symbols are also abstract representations of verbal words, so students move through distinct language stages. This approach serves to build a deeper understanding of the concepts underlying abstract symbols. In this way, Stepping Stones better equips students with the confidence and ability to apply mathematics in new and unfamiliar situations.
ORIGO Education believes that students master skills over time as they engage in four distinctly different types of activities.
Introducing
Reinforcing
Practicing
Extending
For more information visit https://www.origoeducation.com.au/stepping-stones
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