Year 5 -Year 8 Continuity

This Work Group will focus on collaboration between primary and secondary teachers to ensure that a positive attitude to maths is maintained and developed as pupils move across Years 5 to 8. As part of the wider Year 5 to 8 Continuity work in the NCETM, we are creating a set of resources to support the development of algebraic thinking.

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Challenging Topics at GCSE

A project designed to unpick the most difficult GCSE topics.

Building Firm Mathematical Foundations in Reception

This collaborative Work Group will provide insight , sound research evidence and practical ideas to help Early Years practitioners develop young children’s confidence and competence in mathematics.

Mathematical Thinking for GCSE

A project focusing on ways to help GCSE students improve their mathematical thinking.

This  Work Group is fully recruited please register your interest for 2021/22

Supporting Post-16 GCSE Resit

This project is designed to provide insight and practical ideas to support the teaching of post-16 GCSE mathematics.

Developing Core Maths Pedagogy

A project to develop improved teaching approaches in Core Maths.

Developing A Level Pedagogy

A project to develop national support for the effective development of pedagogy in the teaching of A level Mathematics

Specialist Knowledge for Teaching Mathematics -  Primary Programme

Develop mathematical subject knowledge and understand the pedagogy that underpins the teaching of it.

Primary

Specialist Knowledge for Teaching Mathematics -  Teaching Assistant Programme - Key Stage 2

Develop mathematical subject knowledge and understand the pedagogy that underpins the teaching of it.

Working Partnerships with ITT Providers

The ITE Partnership will provide a platform for ITE providers and Work Group Leads from London Thames Maths Hub to collaborate, discuss and review approaches for supporting the development of trainee teachers and NQTs. The Primary ITE Professional Development Materials will be used to review and evaluate current content as well as shape future learning opportunities.

Primary

Specialist Knowledge for Teaching Mathematics -  Early Years Programme

Develop mathematical subject knowledge and understand the pedagogy that underpins the teaching of it.

Specialist Knowledge for Teaching Mathematics -  Teaching Assistant Programme - Key Stage 1

Develop mathematical subject knowledge and understand the pedagogy that underpins the teaching of it.

Specialist Knowledge for Teaching Mathematics -  Teaching Assistant Programme - Key Stage 3

Develop mathematical subject knowledge and understand the pedagogy that underpins the teaching of it.

Leading Change in Primary Maths

This Work Group will provide an opportunity for new primary subject leads to work together on some key ideas and approaches to subject leadership through exploring and sharing existing successful practice.

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Session 1: Tuesday 2nd March (14:00-15:30) 
Session 2: Monday 26th April (14:00-15:30) 
Session 3: Tuesday 15th June (14:00-15:30) 

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Working with EEF Research Schools

This Work Group will use research to implement improvements to teaching and learning with a particular focus on metacognition and maths.

SEND

Participants will explore ways to encourage reasoning and the use of manipulatives, providing a different approach to working with SEND students across mainstream and Special schools. The pedagogy introduced, and any resources trialled, would support the principles of Teaching for Mastery.

Session 1: Thursday 11th March (15:30-17:00) 
Session 2: Friday 23rd April (15:00-16:30) 
Session 3: Tuesday 18th June (14:00-16:30) 

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NQT Support

This Work Group will enable NQTs to engage in consistent, reflective and coherent professional development in a mutually supportive way as well as provide opportunities for them to enhance the quality of teaching and learning in their schools.