KS2 SATs Reasoning; Re-presenting the problem

Finding the maths camouflaged by the information in a question.

Analysis of 2019 KS2 Maths SATs Arithmetic paper (Part 1)

What can question level analysis tell you about the KS2 SATs and what is it hiding?

Hit the ground running - updates to G Suite, ready for the autumn term

Google regularly updates its G Suite platform, and sometimes we log-in and find brand new features awaiting us. Here are a couple of the most...

Off to 'big school': reflections on how we navigate transition in maths

As children transition into junior, middle and secondary schools, Siobhan King reflects on how well we set our compasses to ensure that children...

Ready to meet the summer six challenge?

Read how the summer six challenge can be extended to add greater challenge.

How the National Centre for Computing Education can help your school

The National Centre for Computing Education (NCCE) is a DfE funded organisation that aims to support the teaching of computing in primary and...

Love that Book: The Secret of Black Rock - a whole school study

In this blog, Martin Galway shares how a whole school book study supported collaborative, systematic CPD, subject knowledge development, a sense of...

Greater depth maths: change the rules

Rachael Brown reflects on her work with teachers on adding extra depth to age-related questions without looking for the needle in a haystack online.

Text based programming in primary schools - three ways to get started

Whilst not essential in primary schools, exploring the basics of a text-based programming language can help solidify children's understanding of...

ESSENTIALmaths versus EEF recommendations

Charlie Harber revisits the EEF Report, Improving Mathematics in Keystages 2 and 3 and considers how ESSENTIALmaths supports learners against its...