Taking the faff out of TAF

Sophie MacNeill explores key findings from the 2018 Key Stage 1 moderation cycle

Reasoning: Where to start?

One leader tells us why language of reasoning can now be heard in daily maths lessons across the school and is becoming habitual.

Where’s the reasoning?

David Cook, Lead Adviser for primary mathematics tells us that the ‘tentacles’ of reasoning permeate and connect concepts. In this way, it holds...

Lessons from the classroom: task design in LKS2

Rachel Rayner observes some interesting classroom tasks to teach fractions with.

More than growth mindset

Do they need to try, try, try until they can, can, can? Siobhan King considers how growth mindset messages are not enough.

So this is what comes before counting

Well we did it. Read about how a collaboration between our Early Years team and Primary Mathematics team has resulted in this fantastic publication...

The practice deficit and the tale of two children

Rachel Rayner considers one reason how the gap between groups of mathematical learners can be exacerbated.

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...

Bells, whistles and lots of fireworks

Rachel Rayner reflects whether this is really what is necessary to teach children mathematics.

The magnificent seven: 7 ways to plan ahead for effective maths leadership

Rachael Watt (Primary Mathematics Adviser), provides her top 7 tip for effective leadership in mathematics.