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

2. 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

3. 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

4. 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

5. Any questions?