1. Maths No Problem! Parents Workshop

2. The National Curriculum

3. Why Singapore Maths? (MNP)
A highly effective approach to teaching Maths based on research and evidence. Recommended by the Department for Education.
Whole school approach
Builds fluency skills
Introduces new concepts using:
Concrete experience
Pictorial representation
Abstract understanding
Children learn to think mathematically – not just learning the process
Teaches strategies such as the bar model to visualise problems

4. Whole class moves through content at the same pace
When teaching maths for mastery, the whole class moves through topics at broadly the same pace. Each topic is studied in depth and the teacher does not move to the next stage until all children demonstrate that they have a secure understanding of mathematical concepts.
Time to think deeply about the maths
Students are given time to think deeply about the maths and really understand concepts at a relational level rather than as a set of rules or procedures. This slower pace leads to greater progress because it ensures that students are secure in their understanding and teachers don’t need to revisit topics once they’ve been covered in depth.

5. Builds self-confidence in learners
In a traditional primary school maths lesson, children are put in different groups and given different content based on their anticipated ability. This means that from an early age children are classed as those who can and can’t “do maths”. Teaching maths for mastery is different because it offers all pupils access to the full maths curriculum. This inclusive approach, and its emphasis on promoting multiple methods of solving a problem, builds self- confidence and resilience in pupils.
Differentiates through depth rather than acceleration
Though the whole class goes through the same content at the same pace, there is still plenty of opportunity for differentiation. Unlike the old model, where advanced learners are accelerated through new content, those pupils who grasp concepts quickly are challenged with rich and sophisticated problems within the topic. Those children who are not sufficiently fluent are provided additional support to consolidate their understanding before moving on.

6. https://mathsnoproblem.com/en/parent-videos/fundamental

7. Bar Modelling
Bar modelling is an essential maths mastery strategy. A Singapore-style of maths model, bar modelling allows pupils to draw and visualize mathematical concepts to solve problems.
A versatile maths model strategy that can be used across a wide range of concepts and topics
Gives pupils a powerful and adaptable strategy for solving increasingly difficult problems
Allows pupils to understand on a conceptual level what occurs when using complex formulas (for example, algebra)

8. https://mathsnoproblem.com/en/parent-videos/

9. MNP Characters
These children appear throughout the programme. They give the children problems to solve as well as explaining their own mathematical thinking.

10. Lesson Structure In Focus Let’s Learn Guided Practice Worksheet
Extension Activities
Journaling

11. LO: Recall two times table
Chapter 3 – Lesson 3
Textbook Pages 57-58
LO: Recall two times table

12. In Focus How many different ways can we solve the problem?
Children discuss their thinking
Suggest various methods or representations
Demonstrate misconceptions
In Focus
How many different ways can we solve the problem?
Which do we think is most efficient and why?

13. Let’s Learn Let’s find out how our friends did…
Talk through clear examples and ensure children can see the visuals.
Let’s Learn

14. Let’s Learn

15. Guided Practice All children should achieve this Scaffolds Paired work
Guided Group
Guided Practice

16. Worksheet

17. Extension – deepening knowledge
What went wrong?
Charles was counting in twos from 6.
He said “6, 8, 9, 11, 13, 15”.
What do you notice?
Sophie counted in 2’s. She said 14, 16, 18, 20, 22, 24.
Can you see a pattern?
Write a Maths story for 5 x 2

18. Extension – deepening knowledge
Susie starts at 0. She counts six jumps of two. What number does she finish on?
How many methods can you think of to solve the problem?
If I know that 10 x 2 = 20, what else do I know?

19. Journaling
Bronze: What did you find easy and hard about the two times table? (Sentence stems provided for those who need it):
Silver: A friend wants to solve 7 x 2. Write down one way that they could work out the answer.
Gold: Write three methods down for a friend that you found helpful when solving problems in the two times table.
Platinum: What do you notice about the numbers in the two times tables? Can you share a rule for deciding if a number is in the two times table?

20. Parent Videos https://mathsnoproblem.com/en/parent-videos/
Good to explore this resource. They offer ideas about mathematical operations and strategies such as the Bar Model.

21. Thank you for coming
Any questions?