Metro East Focus Schools Project - Training Session 5 (Number)
Part of the Project
Training Session 5 - Number
Training Details-
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Number of teachers: 45 present
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Number of officials: 9 present
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Venue: Helderkruin Primary School
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Time: 14H00 - 17h00
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Date: 19 August 2025
Overall rating of the content of the training session-
An impressive 100% of participants rated the content of the training session as either 'good' or 'excellent', highlighting the value of the effectiveness of the session.
Main takeaways -
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Numbers are foundational – learners must first understand what numbers mean in their daily lives before moving to higher concepts.
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Accuracy matters – learners must be precise when counting, calculating, and using number symbols.
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Operations are key – focus on teaching addition, subtraction, multiplication (as repeated addition), and division with correct signs.
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More and less build understanding – comparing quantities is an essential stepping stone to number operations.
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Hands-on learning works best – start with concrete objects, move to semi-concrete visuals, and then to abstract concepts.
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Engagement makes learning stick – practical, fun activities and active participation help learners grasp number concepts.
Summary of Feedback from the participants about the session -
Teachers found the session practical, engaging, and classroom-focused, with strategies that make teaching numbers easier and more meaningful for learners. They appreciated the trainer’s passion, enthusiasm, and interactive style, noting that the practical ideas, clear demonstrations, and attention to time management made the session both enjoyable and highly beneficial.
