Field, Jenny (2023) The efficacy of the array as a developmental model for multiplicative reasoning in KS1 (in partnership with the NCETM and London Thames Maths Hub). In: Research and Innovation Influence Event - Developing Pupils Understanding of Mathematics, 12th July 2023, Online. (Unpublished)

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Abstract

This year-long research took place in nine classrooms, designed and led by Professor Field, working with nine teachers and over sixty year 2 children. Teachers delivered and led Research Gap Tasks with their children, designed by Professor Field, each taking 50 minutes and data was gathered and analysed over the course of one year. This research explores the best ways to introduce the array to young children. It contributes to a gap in research in this area, as the array has been predominately researched in KS2 but not in KS1.
This research has provided evidence that:
The array can provide a strong model for multiplicative reasoning in year 2; the introduction of this model must be planned carefully, avoiding abstract images leading to lack of understanding; clear developmental and experiential links should be made between the ‘group model’ and the ‘array model’ – which needs to be carefully planned in stages, with manipulation between models; numberblocks, and the arrays they form, should be used to support this developmental process.

Item Type:	Conference or Conference Paper (Poster)
Uncontrolled Keywords:	arrays; KS1; Year 2; gap in research; multiplicative reasoning; structure and progression
Subjects:	L Education > LB Theory and practice of education > LB1603 Secondary Education. High schools L Education > LB Theory and practice of education > LB2361 Curriculum Q Science > QA Mathematics
Faculty / School / Research Centre / Research Group:	Faculty of Education, Health & Human Sciences Faculty of Education, Health & Human Sciences > Institute for Lifecourse Development Faculty of Education, Health & Human Sciences > Institute for Lifecourse Development > Centre for Thinking and Learning Faculty of Education, Health & Human Sciences > School of Education (EDU)
Last Modified:	05 Jul 2023 08:17
URI:	http://gala.gre.ac.uk/id/eprint/43131

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