1. Teaching for mathematical process and application
Subject Leader Development Meeting
Spring 2008

2. Session 3 resources
For this session, please have to hand, in this order:
100 number grid
Key processes in algebra
Key processes adaptable template
Case study ‘Matchstick shapes’
Blank sheet A3 paper
Y7 MPA objectives
Y7 algebra objectives
Launching the new PoS in mathematics
3.0

3. Session 3 objectives
To further explore the key processes in the new programme of study
To become familiar with the format of the new objectives for mathematical processes and applications
3.1

4. Matchstick shapes
Matchstick shapes
Map??
3.2

5. Responding to changes in the objectives
Your schemes of work will not fully embrace the
new curriculum if you only ‘find and replace’
objectives as a one-off task
Aim for a phased change to pupils’ learning
experience and update objectives as units are
adapted to include new teaching and learning, e.g. a greater focus on the key processes.
3.3

6. Mathematical processes and applications objectives
Include some recognisable ‘Using and applying’ objectives
Are aligned against the headings of key processes
Include two rows that are not split into columns:
Solve problems, explore and investigate in a range of contexts (ways of increasing challenge and building progression)
Mathematical procedures (described in the range and content objectives)
3.4

7. Pupils should learn to:
A tailored objective
Pupils should learn to:
represent 100-square patterns using symbols and expressions, and work logically to produce and explain generalisations; compare different approaches and recognise where they are equivalent
3.5

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