‘The use of well-designed and tested textbooks is critical for the successful implementation of teaching for mastery. A good textbook is an aid both for the teacher in planning lessons, and for the pupil during lessons and working on their own.’ NCETM 2018
Creativity is at the heart of mathematical practice, with models, images and symbols providing a foundation for solving problems, building empathy and considering others’ points of view. Josh Lury offers some tactics for approaching maths problems while deepening creativity.
If you are considering or have already invested in the exciting Power Maths programme, don’t wait until September… Get your school ahead of the game with a summer start: the benefits make it truly worthwhile!
Mostaque Kamaly (joint Maths Lead at Hague Primary School in Bethnal Green) loves his subject, and has always encouraged his pupils to share his excitement and passion for the subject.
"Maths is not just a subject studied in the classroom. It is relevant and important in our lives beyond the school gates, whether we are looking to understand our economy and natural world, engage with society or manage our personal lives. Maths can also unlock doors by giving us the tools we need to access new learning... or pursue a career that increases our earning power."
In this blog Beth Smith (Head of Primary at White Rose Maths and author on Power Maths) explores how teachers can use well-researched, high-quality textbooks and their accompanying Teacher Guides effectively in their classrooms to support their teaching.
Great news! The Power Maths Key Stage 2 resources have been judged as fully delivering a mastery approach and placed on the DfE’s list of recommended textbooks, alongside the already recommended Key Stage 1 resources!
Dr. Natthapoj Vincent Trakulphadetkrai explores how students could deepen their mathematical understanding by creating their own mathematical story picture books.
Should teachers question parents when they say they ‘can’t do maths’ and should we ever believe any individual pupil simply ‘can’t’? Hannah Jones, maths specialist for White Rose Maths, explores the significance of maths anxiety among parents and offers some tips to make sure all children believe in their abilities…
