Key area of expertise: Mathematics

 

Mathematics:

• Excellent subject knowledge for Early Years and KS1 maths
• Good subject knowledge of KS2 maths
• Use of the Concrete Pictorial Abstract representations for teaching maths effectively
• Whole phase curriculum design and mapping
• Whole phase routes through calculation design and implementation
• Clear understanding of the mastery approach to teaching mathematics and how this can be implemented in schools
• Secure knowledge of the importance of rich, open ended questioning through anchor tasks and low ceiling, high threshold tasks. 
• Stretching and challenging students working at greater depth through effective questioning.
• Embedding the new primary numeracy curriculum through looking at long and medium term plans and timelines. To look at how you could incorporate current resources into the new curriculum.
• Creating engaging lesson plans for mathematics, through effective and engaging hooks into the lessons and maintaining pace and challenge throughout.
• Numeracy workshops for parents/carers.
• Supporting numeracy leaders in their role.
• Use of ICT to support staff in delivering effective mathematics provision