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? Read more about Analysis of 2019 KS2 Maths SATs Arithmetic paper (Part 1)
The beautiful array The problem is that this lack of understanding can stay hidden on our classrooms until about mid-year 4, then many pupils start to hit the... Read more about The beautiful array
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... Read more about Off to 'big school': reflections on how we navigate transition in maths
Ready to meet the summer six challenge? Read how the summer six challenge can be extended to add greater challenge. Read more about Ready to meet the summer six challenge?
Diagnosing and intervening effectively: a small scale study Ashleigh Calver, Assistant Head at Longlands Primary shares the impact of the project on her pupils. Read more about Diagnosing and intervening effectively: a small scale study
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. Read more about Greater depth maths: change the rules
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... Read more about ESSENTIALmaths versus EEF recommendations
Closing gaps in maths - a teacher's view “Now I am going to be good at maths in Year 4!" Hear the impact of one teacher's work to close gaps and the HfL Diminishing the Difference project. Read more about Closing gaps in maths - a teacher's view
KS2 maths reasoning papers: uphill struggle? Why a varied diet of representation, language and response strategy leads to better reasoning outcomes and makes those reasoning papers plain sailing. Read more about KS2 maths reasoning papers: uphill struggle?
The tale of the tail that wags the dog In this blog Rachel looks at what the test developer’s framework can tell us about how our curriculum provision is tested. Read more about The tale of the tail that wags the dog