It’s designed as a very practical review of design, implementation and trade-offs, from 5-18, findings ways to boost both mathematical outcomes and enjoyment. It’s chaired by Professor Lord Lionel Tarassenko and run through Purposeful Ventures. Find out more: www.tes.com/magazine/ana...
Researchers launching a maths review explain why, despite plenty of positives with the subject, there are many areas that need focus to help the subject maintain momentum
Several things I’m really excited about with this review: inc. the focus on conference - maths (teaching, curriculum, CPD, etc) is so intertwined and this is often ignored, the opportunity to better know and understand the incredible bright spots of practice. And it’s led by brilliant people
As a secondary teacher I agree that the primary curriculum could be trimmed without affecting content later on (or depriving high attainers of opportunities for challenge)
Thanks Singh!
Definitely interested!
Maybe an option might be optional standardised end of year assessments that schools could use to get a sense of comparison. Writing good summative assessment is really hard. Could nudge schools towards a good progression model? Lots of risks though I think
And when I was HoD in a start up, I would have loved them* - it was terrifying not really knowing where kids were compared to national averages for a full 5 years, especially as the GCSE spec had changed. *I did use them as I had no good summative papers - it meant I could compare past classes
I think that there are disproportionate risks to certain groups of children, but I can see the unthinking utilitarian allure for some. I do worry about the amount of time spent trying to make teaching less intellectual under the guise of recruitment and retention.
Thanks, that's a useful nuance. I'm not sure I follow why it is a weaker argument (not disputing, just not sure I understand yet). Surely the extrinsic motivators will eventually be removed? Do you mean it is weaker from an exam outcomes point of view?
Greater ease of proliferation via the internet/social media?