By Jayne Jarvis, Primary Maths Publisher at Oxford University Press 1. Positive steps forward… but more to do We’ve seen a ‘resounding positive shift’ in mathematics education in primary schools over recent years. All schools are some way on their journey to embedding mastery, and a high-quality, ambitious spine has been established in the majority […]
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Whether you’re new to Read Write Inc. Phonics or have taught it for years – there’s plenty of great advice and guidance in this blog for you.
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By Lydia Davison, Maths Lead and Teaching and Learning Lead, Newbold Verdon Primary School in Leicester A narrative often surfaces when it comes to the use of manipulatives in the primary mathematics classroom. In my experience, primary educators frequently talk of using manipulatives such as Numicon apparatus in the Foundation Stage and Key Stage1 – […]
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Assistant Headteacher and Maths Lead Matt Ellis shares his techniques for using manipulatives to teach Perimeter and Position and Direction
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Professional Development Lead Louise Pennington shares her experience of writing maths resources for Oxford University Press
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By Matt Ellis, Assistant Headteacher and Maths Lead at Eastfield Primary School. Teaching new areas of maths, especially fractions, can be a printing nightmare in schools, as we teachers often use images to support understanding. But do all these printed visuals actually support and scaffold learning for all children? At our school, we believe that […]
Read moreJohanna Aiyathurai, CEO of Learn and Thrive, talks about inclusivity in the classroom and how Numicon can help.
Read moreI’ve taught Year 6 many times in my career and memories of SATs week are all too fresh in my mind. Three hours and fifty minutes of silence will produce a snapshot of where our 11-year-olds are in reading, writing, mathematics and grammar, punctuation and spelling all summed up neatly as a scaled score. The […]
Read moreJohanna Aiyathurai, CEO of Learn and Thrive, writes about how you can use Numicon in teaching maths to children with Down’s syndrome.
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Everyone talks about closing gaps – language gaps, educational gaps, knowledge gaps, cultural gaps. However, research has shown for 50 years that only readers can outrun their background. And the earlier children get on the reading ladder, the more likely they are to become readers. With the right programme and teaching, all children can learn to […]
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