Inspire Maths - Textbook Project Lena Shete St Helen’s Primary Ipswich Sandra Rennison Holbrook Primary Ipswich How are we using the text books?

The principles behind using textbooks… Helps children to be more confident with maths Uses robust structures – based on best-practise principles and methods Systematic processes Uses concrete, pictorial and abstract Leads to deep understanding for all children Supported by research

The success…. Manipulatives Variation Improved reading skills Learning is obvious to see- good for assessment! Fast paced- within lessons You decide when to move on! Well structured and planned Accessible to all children Individual books

Discussion points….. Supporting some children’s reading Interactive Smart notebook files so that the pages from the books could be manipulated Language on the children’s workbooks Training children

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