The daily mathematics lesson

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The daily mathematics lesson

• Oral and mental starter Oral and mental work
  for the whole class to rehearse and sharpen
  skills
• Main part of the lesson Direct teaching,
  possibly for the whole class, and follow-up tasks
  which for Reception may be group activities all
  done at the same time or as a series over the
  morning or day
• Plenary All children involved Clearing up any
  misunderstandings Reinforcing the key learning
  points and what children should
  remember Identifying progress

OHT MR 5.1
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Language and mathematics

• children talking and listening to each other
  and adults
• adults listening to childrens responses
• different kinds of questioning

OHT MR 5.2
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The role of the assistant in the mental and oral
starter (1)

• Being responsible for a small group of children
  to ensure they take part in the lesson by
• encouraging them to join in counting activities
• encouraging them to concentrate and take part
• having a small version of the resource used by
  the teacher
• helping children to use resources such as fan
  cards.

OHT MR 5.3
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The role of the assistant in the mental and oral
starter (2)

• Also
• repeating discreetly questions the teacher asks
  and helping children find an answer
• encouraging those who lack confidence and are
  reluctant to join in
• alerting the teacher if a child has an answer
• observing the children and making notes about
  their responses to questions
• if asked, work with a small group of children.

OHT MR 5.4