AnonyMouse_9844 Posted June 19, 2013 Posted June 19, 2013 When you are teaching capacity do you use the word capacity with the children? How do you explain it? Eg do you say 'We are trying to find out which container has the largest capacity?' Then explain 'So which container holds the most water?' Also, would you say 'we are learning about the capacity of containers today?' Sorry brain dead today.
Guest Posted June 19, 2013 Posted June 19, 2013 I would be more inclined to talk about how much the container holds rather than the word capacity. then maybe i'd introduce the word later on in the week, children tend to like to use the proper words for things. Deb
AnonyMouse_3307 Posted June 19, 2013 Posted June 19, 2013 I think children need to hear the correct mathematical terminology and as they develop their understanding of the concepts behind the words - some will use it and others won't but at least they know what it relates to when they hear it again. It's the same with any mathematical vocabulary really I think. It's about understanding that capacity is just how much something can hold - whatever that unit might be... 1
AnonyMouse_3307 Posted June 19, 2013 Posted June 19, 2013 The vocabulary from the national strategies list gave this: CAPACITY full half full empty holds container
Guest LornaW Posted June 20, 2013 Posted June 20, 2013 Children love new and ubuasual words so totally agree with catma use the correct vocab! Never dumb it down for children! LornaW
AnonyMouse_33773 Posted June 20, 2013 Posted June 20, 2013 We've listed the concepts to model and listen for to find out if the children use, as the EYFS "use basic concepts" and "use more abstract concepts" were too. The National Strategies list you mentioned, Catma, seems useful. Do you have a link? Thanks!
Guest LornaW Posted June 20, 2013 Posted June 20, 2013 http://webarchive.nationalarchives.gov.uk/20110202093118/http:/nationalstrategies.standards.dcsf.gov.uk/node/85273
AnonyMouse_3307 Posted June 20, 2013 Posted June 20, 2013 Thanks LornaW! This was always such a useful resource and I think still helps us. Mathematical concepts don't change that much despite the Gove-ernment's best efforts. Cx
AnonyMouse_3139 Posted June 20, 2013 Posted June 20, 2013 Children love new and ubuasual words so totally agree with catma use the correct vocab! Never dumb it down for children! LornaW I can still remember the thrill when I was finally able to pronounce 'woolworths'
AnonyMouse_33773 Posted June 20, 2013 Posted June 20, 2013 I wish I had found that list long ago. Thanks!
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