MrsL Posted June 19, 2013 Share 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted June 19, 2013 Share 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
catma Posted June 19, 2013 Share 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
catma Posted June 19, 2013 Share Posted June 19, 2013 Cross posted there! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrsL Posted June 19, 2013 Author Share Posted June 19, 2013 Thanks x Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
catma Posted June 19, 2013 Share Posted June 19, 2013 The vocabulary from the national strategies list gave this: CAPACITY full half full empty holds container Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest LornaW Posted June 20, 2013 Share 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wildflowers Posted June 20, 2013 Share 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! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest LornaW Posted June 20, 2013 Share Posted June 20, 2013 http://webarchive.nationalarchives.gov.uk/20110202093118/http:/nationalstrategies.standards.dcsf.gov.uk/node/85273 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
catma Posted June 20, 2013 Share 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrsL Posted June 20, 2013 Author Share Posted June 20, 2013 Thats brilliant thanks everyone Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rea Posted June 20, 2013 Share 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' Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wildflowers Posted June 20, 2013 Share Posted June 20, 2013 I wish I had found that list long ago. Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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