This face-to-face 10-day course will cover topics pertaining to the teaching, assessing and methodology of Mathematisc in the Intermediate Phase Curriculum as contained in the CAPS and ATP.

During this first course, the following topics will be covered:

Day 1: Welcome and Understanding Learner Calculation Strategies 

​Day 2: Foundations of Place Value and Positional Numeration 

Day 3: Building Place Value Knowledge and Teaching Techniques 

Day 4: Number Concepts and Models for Teaching

​Day 5: Number Lines and Alternative Techniques for Number Sense 

Day 6: Lesson Study – Collaborative Planning and Reflection 

Day 7: Addition Strategies and Mental Calculation Techniques

Day 8: Subtraction Techniques and Rapid Recall Exercises

Day 9: Multiplication and Division Concepts with Mental Techniques

Day 10: Assessment, Review, and Course Reflection 

Note that as this is a 10-day face-to-face course, you will need to source a substitute to be in your class. The CTLI will pay the substitute. If you are having trouble sourcing a subsitute, please let us know.

If you are unable to do the face-to-face course, note that we also have this course online. See the CTLI menu for more information.