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Improving Mathematics in Primary Schools
This mathematics programme is planned for schools who are seeking to improve the quality of their teaching of mathematics, pupils’ learning and standards of achievement. The programme will focus on some aspects of mathematics that are often critical to success, as well as looking at the skills of leadership in primary mathematics.
Course Leader: Liz Lambert
Liz Lambert is a deputy head teacher working in Leicester city. Prior to this she was a Lead Consultant for Primary Mathematics and before that an AST in mathematics and ICT. In addition to her current role she delivers the maths training for an outstanding teacher training programme. Her passion for mathematics is one that all participants of her courses will hopefully find infectious and her desire to improve children’s enjoyment of mathematics is one through making maths real, purposeful and exciting.
Autumn 2009: Calculation
- How do you teach division and multiplication?
- Can you partition the dividend to calculate division calculations in your head?
- Do your children really understand how multiplication and division are linked?
This session looks at how to further children’s understanding of the four operations, particularly division through the use of practical resources, models and images, as well as ideas to support them to know their multiplication facts inside out and upside down!
- London Wed 16th September
- Birmingham Thurs 24th September
- Leicester Wed 30th September
Spring 2010: Pupil progress - Moving children from level 4 to level 5
Our more able mathematicians need to be enthusiastic, excited problem solvers. So often in a primary school the focus can be on moving children from level 3 to level 4. This session looks at how to move children from one level to the next, particularly looking at level 4 to level 5.
- London Wed 13th January
- Birmingham Wed 20th January
- Leicester Wed 27th January
Summer 2010: Leading mathematics in your school - driving change
As a leader of mathematics, how do you use an action plan to motivate and drive change in the way that maths is taught in your school? How will the Williams’ Review and the review of the primary curriculum affect the teaching and learning of mathematics? This session looks at developing leadership skills and the implications from current developments.
- London Wed 21st April
- Birmingham Wed 28th April
- Leicester Wed 5th May
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The course content above is indicative of plans for the programme at this stage but may be modified slightly to better meet the needs of participants during the year.
One-off courses: It is possible for additional colleagues from participating schools to attend any course for £100. For schools who are not participating in Upward Trends, day delegate attendance on any single course is available for £150.
Your Upward Trends Tutor. In addition to the 3 courses above, participating schools will receive year-round support from a colleague with experience of supporting school-tailored improvement projects. This support includes a project workbook, recent relevant research resources, personal support through telephone, email, face to face sessions and electronic links to other schools on the programme.
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