Maths is a universal language, isn't it? If it is then why might some of our children who are new to the country initially find it puzzling? Read more about Maths is a universal language, isn't it?
Developing reading: high quality, subject-specific CPD for primary practitioners The Herts Primary English team share their extensive range of high quality, subject-specific CPD for the coming monthsm with reading firmly at the... Read more about Developing reading: high quality, subject-specific CPD for primary practitioners
Take a look through Ofsted’s three mathematics eyes. What can you see? This is not about the need now to write out a lengthy statement for three I’s. A quick reflection to ascertain salient points would be helpful. Not... Read more about Take a look through Ofsted’s three mathematics eyes. What can you see?
Help! My pupils just can't reason to problem solve Are we expecting our children to learn to reason by osmosis? Read more about Help! My pupils just can't reason to problem solve
A Reading Blog Reading is an environmentally triggered skill. You have to be taught in order to learn. Children, however are not blank slates. The experiences they... Read more about A Reading Blog
KS2 SATs Reasoning; Re-presenting the problem Finding the maths camouflaged by the information in a question. Read more about KS2 SATs Reasoning; Re-presenting the problem
Spelling: tracking back to move forward Michelle Nicholson explores the importance of building links to prior learning to help close gaps in children’s spelling. Read more about Spelling: tracking back to move forward
Detecting shaky learning and dealing with it “Shaky learning” is often well hidden by pupils. Without getting to the root of the problem, you will only sticky plaster the cracks. Read more about Detecting shaky learning and dealing with it
Analysis of 2019 KS2 Maths SATs Arithmetic paper (Part 2) Helping schools think about how they might interpret the findings of the Arithmetic SATs paper outcomes, and how their findings might be translated... Read more about Analysis of 2019 KS2 Maths SATs Arithmetic paper (Part 2)
Read it like you mean it! A timely blog from our archives, reminding us that reading fluency has been high on our agenda for some time. Read more about Read it like you mean it!