1. World class math from the world’s math classes. National strategies to improve the Teaching and Learning of Mathematics in England.

2. Differences in the Education system in the US and the UK UK National Examinations at 7,11,13,16 and 18. National Examinations at 7,11,13,16 and 18. Leave school with a certificate in each subject. Leave school with a certificate in each subject. National curriculum. National curriculum. Top down approach determines what is taught in the classroom. Allows assessment of standards and National strategies. Top down approach determines what is taught in the classroom. Allows assessment of standards and National strategies.US High school graduation (Pass or Fail). High school graduation (Pass or Fail). Repeat a year or course. Repeat a year or course. Teacher much more powerful in affecting grades. Teacher much more powerful in affecting grades. Bottom up approach determines what is taught in the classroom. Bottom up approach determines what is taught in the classroom.

3. 3 big ideas  Assessment for Learning (AfL)  3 (or more) part lessons  Interactive Whiteboards

4. Modelling good practice So please be prepared to participate! The aim is to inspire you to implement (re- visit) some of these techniques in your school.

5. Assessment for Learning Key Principles Do all your students know what they are supposed to be learning? How successful have all your students been in mastering what they are supposed to be learning? Do all of your students know what the next step in their learning is?

6. Task 1 What methods do you use to assess students? Jot down as many as you can. You have 1 minute. Link 1

7. 3 (or more) part lessons  Starter  Main Part  Plenary

8. Aims for your starter Starter Bright About 5 minutes long Involve every student Pacey Energetic All students experience success Build on prior knowledge Link to lesson objectives Link 2

9. Main Part Direct and Interactive teaching LinkLink 2b

10. Aims for your Plenary Plenary Send them away with that Wow factor Avoid the lesson just tailing off Celebrate the learning Sum up the lesson Reinforce the main message Influence your planning for the next lesson Good opportunity to use Assessment for learning Check their understanding of the lesson objectives Link 3 Use the skills they have learnt Put the learning in context and look forward to next lesson

11. Advantages of Interactive Whiteboards Link 4 Interactive Whiteboard Prepared previously Visual Increased Pace Sorting, pairing, matching, grouping Model correct behaviour Enjoyment and excitement Instant feedback or discussion Students keen to use Collaborative Planning Reuse / improve good resources Share good resources Common approach Shared goals and vision Share ownership Joint reflection Push boundaries and take risks

12. Any questions?