Improve Pupils’ Problem-Solving using Metacognition
Kirstin Mulholland’s blog provides solid advice on how to improve pupils’ problem...
Category: Maths Reports
Improving Mathematics in Key Stages Two and Three: Evidence Review
Using calculators to support learning: they help, not hinder learning The strong evidence found...
Improving Mathematics in KS2&3: (Guidance Report)
Eight practical, evidence-based recommendations to improve outcomes in mathematics for 7 –...
Maths and Science: 2 key reports
Two useful reports that show interconnections between mathematics and science. A good read for all...
Key understandings in mathematics learning
In 2007, the Nuffield Foundation commissioned a team from the University of Oxford to review the...
Closing the attainment gap in maths
The report (here) has a very useful executive summary with sections that include: an overview...
Teacher Workload
Materials from the full recommendations from the 3 independent review groups are available:...
Not For People Like Me
Page 25 suggests what works (and doesn’t) in schools. Full report here.
Marking and Feedback Guidance (October 2016 and onward)
Update April 2017: Sean Hartford emphasises, again, what OfSTED really looks at. Update...
OfSTED Reports on Mathematics
Although produced a while back both these reports contain useful information for specialist and...
ACME Conference reports
Click below for direct links to: Conference information Report: A framework of core content for...
Problem Solving in mathematics: realising the vision through better assessment
Basically an 8 page report (June 2016) building on ACME’s work in this area since 2010. The...
PISA: Equations and Inequalities
This report based on PISA 2012 results looks at how pupils might improve their ability to...
Five Myths of Mastery in Mathematics
Makes some excellent points. Available here.
Primary Assessment
Five things you need to know. As it says on the tin. From DfE.
KS1, 2 Test Exemplification
Published early February 2016, updated in March 2016, contains helpful guidance of ‘working...
Ofqual Test Update
On 10 February 2016 Ofqual published an Update on the National Reference Test giving 4 examples...
Low-Performing Students
Data taken from PISA reports shows that more than 20% of UK students fall into this category. Read...
Training New Teachers
National Audit Office Report tells of problems in recruitment. Government blame unions?? Summary...
Beginning Teaching: Best in Class?
Essential reading for all those involved in primary ITE and for those involved in secondary and FE...
Carter Review of ITT
Carter Review of Initial Teacher Training of 19 January 2015. Report from Sir Andrew Carter, chair...
Students Computers and Learning
Based on results from PISA 2012, the report discusses differences in access to and use of ICT –...
Improving Learning in Mathematics: Challenges and Strategies
Improving Learning in MathsChallenges and Strategies Note that download of pdf in Chrome from...
Fluency Without Fear
Excellent primary resources included from page 11 onwards. Article by Jo Boaler, Stanford, Jan...
Making Maths and English Work for All
Education and Training Foundation, March 2015 Click Here for the report. Employers are...
