1. Developing teachers’ mathematics subject knowledge in early years settings and primary schools to improve the attainment of all pupils Liz Woodham, NRICH Project & Michael Hall, Open University 2014 - 2015 Haringey Council & University of Cambridge Centre for Mathematical Sciences London Schools Excellence Fund

2. Developing teachers’ mathematics subject knowledge in early years settings and primary schools to improve the attainment of all pupils Michael Hall and Liz Woodham Day 1: Thursday 6 February 9.15-9.45Introductions and overview Welcome and introductions Overview of project and expectations 9.45-10.45Working on a mathematical task together Tackling a task and reflecting on it in terms of subject knowledge and pedagogy 10.45-11.00Break 11.00-11.30Current curriculum needs Discussion about individual and school needs in terms of particular curriculum areas which will feed in to future days together 11.30-12.00Working on another mathematical task together Tackling a task and reflecting on it in terms of subject knowledge and pedagogy 12.-12.15Tour of NRICH site 12.15-1.00Lunch 1.00-1.45Pupil questionnaire Developing a questionnaire to assess children’s engagement and enjoyment of maths 1.45-3.10Curriculum development work In pairs, plan for at least one activity back at school Share intentions with whole group 3.10-3.15Reflection Haringey Council & University of Cambridge Centre for Mathematical Sciences London Schools Excellence Fund

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4. ‘The ability to pose and answer questions and to solve problems lies at the heart of mathematics and children often find these more creative aspects of mathematics difficult.’ Raising Standards in mathematics - Achieving children’s targets DfES 1075 - 2004 Haringey Council & University of Cambridge Centre for Mathematical Sciences London Schools Excellence Fund

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6. ‘Most pupils showed positive attitudes to learning in mathematics. Their ability to solve problems on real life contexts and to explain their methods has improved quite markedly. However, the development of investigative approaches that characterise using and applying mathematics remains weaker than other aspects of the mathematics curriculum.’ Haringey Council & University of Cambridge Centre for Mathematical Sciences London Schools Excellence Fund The Annual Report of Her Majesty’s Chief Inspector of Schools 2005/6