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Client

Thames Water


Resource Title

Water Counts

Summary
A "numeracy hour" pack distributed to all primary schools in the Thames Water area containing a magazine, dice, ruler, white board and pen.

This reinforces a programme of activities for cross-curricular problem solving in support of the national numeracy strategy.

The programme includes pupil worksheets with teachers' notes and information, "Water Counts at Home" - a parents' booklet with handy hints on helping your child's numeracy at home plus an interactive website.




 

Curriculum relevance
Numeracy and the "Numeracy Hour"
Age group/key stage
Year 5 (KS 2)
9 - 10 year olds

Estimated student numbers
Over 650,000

Benefits sought by client
To provide pupils with an invaluable opportunity to understand more about water treatment and how maths affects all aspects of daily life.

Feedback from teachers and pupils:
"Activities fit the National Numeracy Strategy"

"Playing the game was my favourite because the maths was fun"

"I learnt how to divide by 10 - fast!"