Warm Up Maths with Marie Hirst and Jo Knox

 Maths Warm Ups with Marie Hirst and Jo Knox 

Maths Made Easy


Prime time in learning first 20 mins. Warm up does not have to be at the beginning of maths session. Another good Prime time is at the end of session - reflection. 


What makes a great warm up activity


Estimation Clipboard

-estimating with support slides to encourage risk taking with supports. SLides that introduce with clues Esti mystery. Reinforcing risk taking with success


Calendar Maths


Daily Maths Wall


Mystery I spy


be specific with your language - the sum of…


Odd one out 

Justify why - low entry, high ceiling. 

Geometry - some pictures too. 


Countdown


Salute 

In three’s, Sargent major gives total. Players have to put their thumb up and tell sargent their own number.


Steve Wyborney - 100 chart


Guess my number - first click shows blank square. 2nd click opens the number. 


Splat - 

8 shapes - how many shapes showing. Cover mat , then mat can be transparent to show what is underneath. Promoting imaging. Excellent for Level 1 to 2 transition


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