Teaching for Mastery East midlands primary maths conference

How we are developing maths at Woodmancote School East midlands primary maths conference

Key Principles Promote a Positive mindset Learning together Mathematical discussion Developing fluency Practice with variation Use of pictures and apparatus to develop conceptual understanding East midlands primary maths conference

Promoting a positive mindset A belief that everyone is able to achieve in maths. Mistakes are marvellous – they help you to learn deeply. Promote a positive attitude to maths in school and at home. East midlands primary maths conference

In our maths lessons you will see: Whole classes learning together. Mathematical discussion. Practical practice with apparatus. Depth not acceleration. Fluency in number – children making links. East midlands primary maths conference

Learning together: Discussion over repetition. What is it not. Prove it opportunities. Explain/justify the answer . Using mathematical language. East midlands primary maths conference

Depth not acceleration: Guided practice as a whole class to develop secure skills. Variation - doing the same task differently. Opportunities to explore further, developing a deeper understanding East midlands primary maths conference

Use of images and apparatus Ensure children have a conceptual understanding and not simply following a procedure Brain crossing East midlands primary maths conference

East midlands primary maths conference

East midlands primary maths conference

East midlands primary maths conference

Diagrams to develop Problem solving William has twice as many apples as Ben. They have 24 apples in total. How many apples does William have? East midlands primary maths conference

Ben William Total is 24 = 3 units 1 unit = 24 ÷ 3 = 8 William has 16 (2 x 8 ) East midlands primary maths conference

Developing fluency: 7 + 8 = East midlands primary maths conference

Developing fluency: East midlands primary maths conference

Developing fluency: East midlands primary maths conference

Encourages mathematical thinking and reasoning: Variation Encourages mathematical thinking and reasoning: True or false? Odd one out? What do you notice? Spot the mistake Give me an example of… Continue the pattern Convince me/prove it East midlands primary maths conference

East midlands primary maths conference

East midlands primary maths conference

East midlands primary maths conference

East midlands primary maths conference

Our Aim Develop successful, confident and happy mathematicians Apply concepts automatically – not dominating the working memory. Lay firm foundations for future learning to build upon. East midlands primary maths conference

What you can do Make maths real in life Practice times tables as often as possible Time, money and measure East midlands primary maths conference

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