The Learning Studio

An idea becomes clearer
when you can explore it.

Try a mathematical representation, plan another way to participate, inspect a publication or find a classroom resource.

01 / Number Studio

Make a ten. Keep the total.

Look for a useful structure in eight plus five. Move two to complete a ten and explain what stayed the same.

Number Studio / Make a ten13 counters. One total.
First quantity: 8Second quantity: 5

8 + 5 = 13

Start with 8 in the first quantity and 5 in the second. There are 13 altogether.

02 / Participation Planner

One learning aim.
More ways to take part.

A fictional task: compare two quantities and explain which is greater. Select a practical change to build a short, printable lesson plan.

What would make the task more accessible?

Your starting plan

Compare and explain.

Learning aim

Compare 8 and 5, identify which is greater and explain how you know.

Starting task

Arrange two groups of counters. Match one counter from each group, then notice which group has some left.

Involve the learner

Ask: “How would you like to show your thinking?”

Observe next

Can the learner show which group is greater and explain the comparison in a way that works for them?

An illustrative planning aid for adult educators. It is not a diagnosis, assessment, certification or individual support prescription. Adapt decisions to the learner and local support processes. No learner names or records are collected. Related guidance: Department of Basic Education inclusive education resources (opens another website). The tool is website editorial content, not a model authored or validated by Dr Sako.

03 / Research Reader

Go from a title to an understanding.

Each publication has a plain-language question, approach, findings and limitations, together with its complete citation and original source.

Book chapter · 2022

From materials to mathematics in the classroom

How were Bala Wande materials and teacher support taken up during early Grade 1 implementation?

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Journal article · 2021

What teachers need to make inclusion work

How do educators experience supporting learners with impairments in full-service primary schools?

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Doctoral thesis · 2020

Opening access beyond the school classroom

How are inclusive practices integrated for students with disabilities at TVET colleges in Limpopo?

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04 / Resource Finder

Find something useful.

Browse official resources by language, audience, topic, phase and format. English and Sepedi materials are linked to their owners.

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