Lyng Maths Trail





Numeracy Links:

Break down a more complex problem or calculation into simpler
steps before attempting a solution; identify the information needed to carry
out the tasks. - Ma2 Using and Applying 1b

Find different ways of approaching a problem in order to overcome
any difficulties.

Ma2 Using and Applying 1d

Organise work and refine ways of recording - Ma2 Using and
Applying 1f

Choose and use appropriate number operations and ways of
calculating to solve problems - Y4 Key Objective.



Instructions:

Use own class as example, does anyone
have the same name as on the sheet?

Does anyone in the class have the same
name?

Consider their brothers and sisters.

Children should work in manageable
groups and will need class lists for the school or
key stage as appropriate.

The groups can only have class lists once a
plan has been made!

Plenary:

Did all groups find the same name?

How were the groups organised - was there a
leader?

Suggest ways to help those who did not
organise themselves effectively.










Extension:

Increase the information/data to include another
school/families/parents.

Use Internet to develop a larger search.