Supporting pupils with SEND in the maths classroom Published 16 April 2024 Supporting pupils with SEND is a challenge for teachers. Explore a case study through short videos and carefully designed tracking back booklets. Read more
Supporting lower-attaining pupils in KS3 maths to become fluent and flexible calculators Published 26 March 2024 Tracking back to go forward is a powerful strategy; build learning from secure foundations. Find out more about Making Fluent & Flexible Calculators in KS3. Read more
The ‘I do’ in maths: giving careful thought to the initial teaching model Published 09 January 2024 In this blog, we explore the importance of making the implicit explicit when modelling and the value of verbalising your inner thoughts. Read more
Building maths fluency in base facts Published 04 July 2023 Gill shares teaching strategies that work for those children who don’t currently retain maths base facts or are unable to apply them. Read more
Developing the maths curriculum in special schools Published 22 November 2022 Reflections around how the quality of education has been enhanced in two special schools through development of maths teaching and learning. Read more
What do we mean by ‘pictorial’ in the CPA approach? Published 08 March 2022 Do we encourage young children to draw pictures when engaging with the CPA approach? Are these pictures important? Read more
Can't calculate? Could place value be the culprit? Published 01 October 2019 The gaps in place value understanding are the main culprit when children can’t calculate - here are some ideas to fix this. Read more