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		Idea of the week - Numbers

			Division (Numeracy curriculum - MSS1/L1.1, HD1/L1.2) Shares and business are all about division. The conventional simple example is a lemonade stand. After taking into account the setup and running costs, the profits have to be divided among the share-holders and the workers.


		Idea of the week - Words

			Letter writing (Literacy curriculum - Ws/L1.1, L1.3, L1.2) Thanks to Michelle T for sending in this idea The BBC Watchdog website has a guide to writing letters of complaint. You can use these to help learners further develop their letter writing skills and use of appropriate language. The downloadable examples include how to cancel an order and how to complain about an unsatisfactory holiday. They provide fantastic examples of what not to write and how to construct letters of complaint.


		Numbers Teaching inspirations

			Whole numbers What are numbers Addition and subtraction Multiplication Division Ratio and proportion

			Fractions, decimals and percentages Fractions Decimals Percentages Comparing all three

			Measuring Using money Time and date Length and distance Weight Capacity Perimeters, area and volume Temperature

			Shape and space 2D shapes 3D shapes Moving shapes

			Handling data Interpreting data Collecting and displaying data Numerical analysis Probability


		Words Teaching inspirations

			Grammar Sentence basics Making more interesting sentences Punctuation Getting the right tense Types of text

			Reading Types of text Techniques for better reading

			Spelling Sounds and spelling Recognising words Plurals Word building Spelling rules

			Vocabulary Word recognition Looking up words Types of words More interesting words

			Listening Listening for specific information Showing that you understand

			Writing Before you start Practical writing Poetry Getting it right