1. Active Maths Catriona Smith, Depute Head Teacher
Muriel Webster, Principal Teacher
Knightswood Primary School

2. Catriona Smith, DHT, Knightswood Primary School
Welcome!
Piloted with two P4 classes
Now across 5 classes in middle school
Involves teachers, children, PSAs and parents
Improved achievement, attainment, motivation and behaviour
Improved job satisfaction for teachers and PSAs
Catriona Smith, DHT, Knightswood Primary School

3. Catriona Smith, DHT, Knightswood Primary School
Children’s Views
I like Active Maths because you get to play football.
It keeps your brain fit.
One thing I like about Active Maths is that its fun!
The stations are fun and it is a fun way of learning about maths.
The stations are about different things.
Catriona Smith, DHT, Knightswood Primary School

4. Catriona Smith, DHT, Knightswood Primary School
Children’s Views
We started Active Maths when we were in primary four. Mrs Smith runs Active Maths. We like the independent stations because they are so much fun, where as the taught stations are more boring because you have a teacher there. Most people love independent groups.
Active Maths helps you learn better and is better than reading a textbook or just sitting at a desk.
We would recommend it to other schools!
By Daniella-Jane and Rebecca, Primary 5a
Catriona Smith, DHT, Knightswood Primary School

5. Catriona Smith, DHT, Knightswood Primary School
How?
Ability groups
Six stations
One station per day
10 children in each group
Balance of Active and “Plain” Maths
Catriona Smith, DHT, Knightswood Primary School

6. Catriona Smith, DHT, Knightswood Primary School
Primary 5a website
Catriona Smith, DHT, Knightswood Primary School

7. Catriona Smith, DHT, Knightswood Primary School
Planning
ALL staff involved
Two taught, two guided and two independent stations
Linked to 5-14 outcomesmaths c number2.doc
Time between blocks to allow for planning
Reusable resources
Catriona Smith, DHT, Knightswood Primary School

8. Catriona Smith, DHT, Knightswood Primary School
Assessment
Group folder
Traffic lights
Comment for adult
Plenary – thumbs up
End of block evaluation
Catriona Smith, DHT, Knightswood Primary School

9. Catriona Smith, DHT, Knightswood Primary School
DVD
Made by working group for staff feedback
Catriona Smith, DHT, Knightswood Primary School

10. Catriona Smith, DHT, Knightswood Primary School
Parental Involvement
Workshop to see Active Maths in action
Questionnaires at Parents Evenings
Maths help workshop- Parent’s level
2 Leaflets produced –Information on Active Maths and Help for Parents with Maths
Volunteers for Active Maths
Responsible for independent stations
Rota system
Catriona Smith, DHT, Knightswood Primary School

11. Catriona Smith, DHT, Knightswood Primary School
Key Learning Points
PSAs fully involved
Meeting times to include everyone
All equipment ready for each session
Week off for planning
Flexibility in planning
Catriona Smith, DHT, Knightswood Primary School

12. Catriona Smith, DHT, Knightswood Primary School
Achievements
2006/2007
2007/2008
Level B or above
89%
97%
Level C 3%
45%
Children have also reported that they enjoy maths more through Active Maths (86%).
Shift from those who found maths “ok” to liking maths and finding it easy through the Active Maths project.
Catriona Smith, DHT, Knightswood Primary School