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Hertfordshire’s Mathematics Advisory Team Awarded National CPD Standard
 The Standards and School Effectiveness Mathematics Advisory team have been awarded a Continuing Professional Development Standard by the National Centre for Excellence in the Teaching of Mathematics (NCETM).
NCETM is a Government-funded initiative which aims to improve teaching and learning in at all stages of mathematics. The NCETM is also a hub for professional networking and collaborative development of successful practice.
The purpose of a mathematics-specific CPD Standard is to help teachers of mathematics at all levels, and their institutions, to access high quality CPD provision.
 Samantha Burns, Hertfordshire’s Mathematics County Adviser, said “We are delighted to have been awarded this prestigious standard in recognition of the high quality mathematics CPD work that we undertake in Hertfordshire.”
“Standards and School Effectiveness provides extensive support for individual teachers, teaching assistants, departments, schools and parents in raising standards in mathematics. We design and deliver exciting, engaging and imaginative training that inspires our teachers to be more creative in planning and delivering mathematics lessons.”
“The CPD standard means that schools and academies can be confident that our Mathematics CPD programme will meet the professional aspirations and needs of all teachers of mathematics and realise the potential of learners through a sustainable national infrastructure for mathematics-specific continuing professional development.”
For further information about the Hertfordshire Mathematics CPD programme please visit:
What's New
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IoE 22nd Feb 2013: The mathematics skills of schoolchildren.New
How does England compare to the high-performing East Asian jurisdictions? An analysis of children's performance in maths tests set by two international studies of attainment.
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Ofsted 15th Feb 2013: Good practice film - Darrick Wood School: Secondary Maths New
This film shows a teacher introducing two algebraic topics: expressions to a Year 7 class and substitution to a Year 8 class:
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Ofsted 30th January 2013: Good practice resource: Raising Standards in Primary Mathematics
- Bordesley Green Primary School has raised standards in mathematics through a consistent, single-minded commitment to high-quality teaching with close monitoring to help every teacher develop.
Ofsted: Good Practice: Bordesley Green Primary School
- Lanesfield Primary School has been successful in raising standards through: close analysis of data; effective links between teachers; good support for pupils with specific difficulties; high-quality planning and listening to pupils’ views.
Ofsted: Good Practice: Lanesfield Primary School
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Ofsted 7th December 2012: Good Practice Resource
Effective Mathematics Teaching.
In many schools, students’ long-term progress in mathematics is slowed by inconsistent teaching. At Archbishop Temple School, very effective leadership of a strong team of teachers ensures that students experience teaching that is consistently good or better. Students in all groups benefit because different teachers use common approaches and teaching styles.
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Ofsted 29th November 2012: Good Practice Resource
Good progress in mathematics for groups that often underperform nationally.
‘The key to the success of our students lies in the culture of the school. Staff identify the talents and developmental needs of all our students and then go the extra mile to help them make progress. The mathematics department has embraced this vision and plays a leading role in the school.’
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Hertfordshire Mathematics Research Project 2011-12
Engaging & Motivating Pupils in Primary Mathematics
Between September 2011 and April 2012, 20 Primary Schools from across Hertfordshire took part in a research project to explore ‘Engaging and Motivating Pupils in Primary Mathematics’.
There is a summary report and 20 case studies outlining the findings of the research project. More... |
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BBC 21st June 2012: Maths should be compulsory until 18, says MP report
Maths should be compulsory for all pupils up to the age of 18 - and should be taught separately from the exam system, says an MP's report.
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Ofsted 22nd May 2012: Mathematics: Made to Measure
This report is based predominantly on evidence from inspections of mathematics between January 2008 and July 2011 in maintained schools in England. Inspectors visited 160 primary and 160 secondary schools and observed more than 470 primary and 1,200 secondary mathematics lessons.
The Ofsted link also takes you to examples of good practice.
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Maths and Sport Olympics Resources: Countdown to the Games
Free online mathematical resources exploring maths and science through the Olympic and Paralympic Games. Activities for students, KS1 to KS5 - most including teachers' notes.
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Leaders Award: Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics
Do you have some future leaders for science and engineering? 'STEM leaders' offers awards to students to recognise their achievements.
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SSE Publications for Purchase
KS3 & KS4 Schemes of Work have been developed to fully deliver the statutory requirements of the new National Curriculum including Key Processes. The completed schemes are non-textbook based, incorporating functional and problem solving tasks and aim to motivate and engage students in mathematics. More... |
Bringing Statistics to Life in the Classroom: The 2011 CensusAtSchool Project
One way of bringing statistics to life for young minds to explore is to make statistics about them, their family and their friends. What time do you get up? How tall are you? How do you get to school?
The aims of the 2011 CensusAtSchool project are to:
- help improve the statistical literacy of school aged learners;
- provide teachers with real data and free resources that use statistics across the curriculum;
- provide teachers with opportunities for free CPD in ICT and statistics;
- raise awareness about the need for and importance of population censuses.
Getting involved
There are three ways in which your school can get involved in the 2011 Census AtSchool Project:
- register your school and take part;
- enter the 2011 CensusAtSchool national competition;
- become a Champion School and lead the project in several schools in your area.
Sign up for free access to resources and classroom activities:
For more information:
Stephen Paul, Information Intelligence Analyst
Community Information Unit
Resources and Performance (CHN302)
Hertfordshire County Council
County Hall |
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Hertfordshire Mathematics/ICT Project 2007–08:
IWB Resources
Teacher developed IWB resources to meet specific learning objectives for Block C, Unit 2 of the Mathematics Primary Framework are now available for download. These resources will also feature in the ICT/Maths cluster meetings after ½ term. More about the project... |
Renewed
Mathematics Framework
Mixed Age Medium-Term Planning has been updates and now includes Y1-3 and Y4-6 More...
Primary Strategy - The Renewed Mathematic Framework
Includes:
- Planning a unit of Mathematics
- Year Group & Block Overviews
- Assessment for Learning
- Pre-populated Overview Sheets Unit 1 in all Blocks for Years 1-6
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Mixed Age Medium-Term Planning
- Using the framework for Layered Curricular Targets
- Tracking Mathematical Learning Objectives (
Level 5 to 8+)
- and more...
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Mathematics & Literacy Subject Leader Clusters
Keep Informed: Free!
Cluster meetings are an opportunity to keep up to date with news and current issues in your subject.
They are also a chance to meet colleagues in your area and share good practice.
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