1. Teaching for Mastery
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2. How we are developing maths at
Woodmancote School
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3. Key Principles Promote a Positive mindset Learning together
Mathematical discussion
Developing fluency
Practice with variation
Use of pictures and apparatus to develop conceptual understanding
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4. 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.
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5. 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.
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6. Learning together: Discussion over repetition. What is it not.
Prove it opportunities.
Explain/justify the answer .
Using mathematical language.
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7. 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
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8. Use of images and apparatus
Ensure children have a conceptual understanding and not simply following a procedure
Brain crossing
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12. 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?
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13. Ben William Total is 24 = 3 units 1 unit = 24 ÷ 3 = 8
William has 16 (2 x 8 )
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14. Developing fluency:
7 + 8 =
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15. Developing fluency:
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16. Developing fluency:
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17. 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
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22. 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.
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23. What you can do Make maths real in life
Practice times tables as often as possible
Time, money and measure
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24. Links www.kangaroomaths.com https://www.youcubed.org
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