Liz Woodham, NRICH Project & Michael Hall, Open University 2014 - 2015 Developing teachers’ mathematics subject knowledge in early years settings and primary schools to improve the attainment of all pupils Liz Woodham, NRICH Project & Michael Hall, Open University 2014 - 2015

Project aims To strengthen teacher MSK and teacher MPK To demonstrate the power of collaborative development focused on MSK, MPK and improving pupil attainment To facilitate deep understanding of the principles underlying the mathematics curriculum To embed high quality teaching materials into the curriculum To develop self-sustaining structures through collaborative, peer-led development within schools and school-to-school

In between face-to-face days … Don’t forget https://nrich.maths.org/haringey

Day 2 – 19 March 2014 9.15-9.30 Welcome 9.30-10.45 Working on a mathematical task together Tackling a task and reflecting on it in terms of subject knowledge and pedagogy 10.45-11.00 Break 11.00-11.30 Feedback and reflection on tasks tried in school 11.30-12.00 Working on another mathematical task together Tackling a task and reflecting on it in terms of subject knowledge and pedagogy 12.00-12.15 Pupil questionnaires Collecting completed questionnaires and discussing content 12.15-1.00 Lunch 1.00-1.30 Subject audit Taking in ‘scores’ and a chance to share thoughts 1.30-2.40 Curriculum priorities and curriculum development work In pairs, planning for at least one task back at school 2.40-3.10 Working on another mathematical task together 3.10-3.15 Reflection

Common themes from mathematical needs identified on day 1 The following were flagged up by at least two schools: Fractions/decimals/percentages Problem solving Place value Time Algebra Word problems Application of calculation strategies Subtraction

What did you do? (task, age group, did you work with a colleague?) What went well? Were there any surprises? What would you do differently next time?

Liz Woodham emp1001@cam.ac.uk Michael Hall wichaelhall@gmail.com