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