Helping teachers make it all add up on World Maths Day
04 Mar 2009
Today is World Maths Day and Ofsted has launched of two booklets to help teachers improve pupils’ understanding of mathematics and give them confidence in using the subject in everyday life.
Mathematics: understanding the score – Improving practice in mathematics is available in primary and secondary school versions. They aim to improve teaching of the subject by shifting it away from a narrow emphasis on skills towards a focus on improving pupils’ understanding of mathematics and its application.
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- Read the primary booklet
- Read the secondary booklet
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