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Mathematics and numeracy

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  1. 1. Overview
  2. 2. Challenges
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Challenge 1: Measure and money

Learners are introduced to using Euros and food vocabulary in French.

PDF: Measure and Money Challenge support notes (321 KB)PDF: Food cards (871 KB)PDF: Blank food cards (778 KB)

Challenge 2: Market day

This challenge allows learners to participate in role play which helps to develop their confidence in using the French language and also develop mental maths strategies.

PDF: Market Day Challenge support notes (184 KB)

Challenge 3: Kilogram and Euro

To further develop learner’s mental maths agility they will take part in a cooperative challenge which combines the use of the French language and problem solving. Learners can create their own problems which need to be solved by their peers. They also continue with role play using Euros and giving correct change.

PDF: Kg and Euro Challenge support notes (115 KB)

Challenge 4: Comparison

Learners are introduced to a group challenge where they will create questions to challenge peers in their ability to estimate quantities and read measuring scales.

PDF: Comparison challenge (188 KB)PDF: Compariosn Challenge support notes (198 KB)

Challenge 5: Fruit salad

Learners are challenged to participate in a creative final outcome to a process. Learners follow recipes in French and put into practice their measuring skills to create fruit and vegetable salads.

PDF: Fruit Salad Money Challenge support notes (103 KB)PDF: Recipe cards (193 KB)