Applying Mental Maths to the Railway Environment Key Stage 2U Mathematics resource for Isle Of Wight Steam Railway

Introduction

"Applying Mental Maths to the Railway Environment" is a 2-page Mathematics resource for Upper Key Stage 2, linked to Isle Of Wight Steam Railway

Précis

Contextual Summary

This is a Mathematics/Number resource that enables students to practise their addition, subtraction, mulitplication and division skills, as well as undertaking estimating and problem-solving challenges. The task links to specific information about the Isle of Wight Steam Railway that should be interesting and relevant to students in upper key stage 2.

Questions have been chosen because they link with core Mathematics Number skills.

Curriculum Relevance

Mathematics → Number → Applying Mental Maths

Implementation

The skills required for the tasks should be introduced and taught before the visit to the Isle of Wight Steam Railway.

This resource is intended as a ?add-on? activity that would supplement other areas of subject/curriculum-relevant learning within the Isle of Wight Steam Railway environment.

The task could be completed on-site or post-visit.

It is possible for students to complete the questions on-site, gaining an enriched visit experience.

Key Skills Practised

Addition
Subtraction
Mulitiplication
Division
Problem-solving

Learning Opportunities

Pre-Visit

The skills should be taught and practised in class prior to the trip so students are aware of the techniques and skills they need to utilise.

On Site

Completion of the Mathematics/Number resource/s linked to this document

Post-Visit

Completion of the Mathematics/Number resource/s linked to this document

Learning Outcomes

Students will be able to demonstrate, practise and consolidate their mental maths skills, by applying their previously learned skills and techniques.

FAQs

Q1. What is this resource and which attraction is it for?

Applying Mental Maths to the Railway Environment is a Mathematics resource targeted at Upper Key Stage 2 children, , supporting a school trip to Isle Of Wight Steam Railway

Q2. Which Key Stage and ability level(s) is this intended for?

Applying Mental Maths to the Railway Environment is designed for Upper Key Stage 2 children with but is also suitable for younger students working at a high level or studying a specific topic, or as revision / infill for older students who have already covered this previously

Q3. Which areas of the curriculum are covered?

Applying Mental Maths to the Railway Environment is a Mathematics resource specifically targeted at Number and Applying Mental Maths

Q4. What are the main learning outcomes for students?

Students will be able to demonstrate, practise and consolidate their mental maths skills, by applying their previously learned skills and techniques.

Q5. Does this resource have activities for before and after the visit?

This resource contains elements that are designed to be completed whilst on site at Isle Of Wight Steam Railway and on return to school after the visit plus, there are peripheral task(s) to conduct at any time that suits

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