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1 Autumn Term 2019
Newsletter 4 December 2019
Join the BBO Maths Hub by emailing [email protected] Follow us on Twitter @BBOMathsHub
Maths Hub Lead - Abha Miller at [email protected]
Administrators - Ruth Long [email protected] & Moira Hulme at [email protected]
News from our Maths Hub Lead, Abha Miller: Dear All, Three weeks to go to the end of term and I am already over-excited about Chrismaths! This newsletter will not have any more bad puns from me and instead lots of news about the England-China Maths Teacher Exchange.
Happy Holidays Abha Miller [email protected]
Reflections from Claire Shorrock at the end of the Primary Exchange: Sadly, I have come to the end of my second week and the end of this part of the Shanghai teacher
exchange and it has been another amazing week. This week, I spent my days at Jing’an Educational
College Affiliated School (JECAS) being looked after by Sherry - who will visit our school in March, on
the second part of this exchange. Throughout the week, I have observed maths lessons from all year-
groups, noticing the consistency of teaching, the quick pace and the ‘ping-pong’ style of teaching - which
I aim to emulate upon my return. One highlight of the week was the opportunity to teach a lesson to the
Chinese children. My English partner teacher and I both team-taught, ‘solving equations’ to a Year 6
class. It was a fantastic opportunity. Not only were we able to successfully deliver a lesson (the Chinese
children had a high standard of English) with many Chinese teachers observing but the Chinese teachers
also learnt a few strategies from us that they will use going forwards. The trip, as a whole, has been the
best professional development that I have ever received - the opportunity to study how maths is taught in
a different country has been inspiring and I hope to return to the UK to inspire the children at school. The
Chinese people are very patriotic and believe that education is of upmost importance: they put the child’s
welfare first and it shows in everything that they do at school. I very much look forward to welcoming
Sherry and Ariana to our school during March 2020 when we will be able to learn even more.
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Join the BBO Maths Hub by emailing [email protected] Follow us on Twitter @BBOMathsHub
Maths Hub Lead - Abha Miller at [email protected]
Administrators - Ruth Long [email protected] & Moira Hulme at [email protected]
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News from the Secondary Shanghai Exchange:
“Minuend, subtrahend, difference, dividend, divisor, quotient, multiplier, multiplicand, product, cardinal,
ordinal, line segment were some of the “common” words in the tuition of mathematics in a Shanghai
classroom. Pupils readily accept and use formal terminology to clearly define their mathematics with
precision. This discipline is evident in the tuition of all topics and has become an aspirational goal in my
teaching of mathematics. Visiting Shanghai to observe how they teach mathematics has raised my
expectations about what can be achieved. The challenge is how much can we replicate their success
against a backdrop of the English education system and culture which is so diverse when compared to
that of China. Perhaps we should have a goal to be aspirational and copy what can be realistically
achieved, as the Chinese say “All can learn well and nobody gets left behind”.
Jeremy Crawley, England – Shanghai Mathematics Teacher Exchange, 2019.
Come and see our very own Jo Walker at the MA and NANAMIC Annual Conference who will be
delivering two sessions on Using Manipulatives for Directed Number and Algebra Manipulation!
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Join the BBO Maths Hub by emailing [email protected] Follow us on Twitter @BBOMathsHub
Maths Hub Lead - Abha Miller at [email protected]
Administrators - Ruth Long [email protected] & Moira Hulme at [email protected]
Page 3 Early Years and Primary Work Groups
NCP19—13 Primary Mastery: Intervention Whole class teaching is becoming embedded across schools using a Teaching for Mastery approach.
This Work Group will consider models of intervention in a mastery context to ensure that mathematics
teaching has maximum impact for all children. Teachers and leaders will further their understanding of
teaching for mastery by using case studies to inform their practice. They will trial an intervention model of
their choice, and will document their observations to share with others.
Wantage: 29 Jan + 26 Feb + 25 March all 9.30-12.30pm Book
NCP19-24 Subject Knowledge for Early Years Teachers Work Groups in this project for Early Years Teachers will develop mathematical subject knowledge in
conjunction with understanding the pedagogy that underpins the teaching of it. Understanding of
mathematical structures will be explored so participants gain a detailed understanding of how children
learn early mathematical concepts.
We are offering 2 work groups, based around 4 half-day sessions, 9.30-12pm
Newbury: 2 Mar + 23 Mar + 20 Apr + 11 May (Mondays) Book
Wokingham: 24 Mar + 21 Apr + 12 May + 9 Jun (Tuesdays) Book
These work groups, led by Nathan Crook and are now available to book via our website.
NCP19-24 Subject Knowledge for Primary Teachers Work Groups in this project for Primary Teachers will develop mathematical subject knowledge in
conjunction with understanding the pedagogy that underpins the teaching of it. Understanding of
mathematical structures will be explored so participants gain a detailed understanding of how children
learn early mathematical concepts.
We are offering 2 work groups, based around 4 half-day sessions.
Oxford: 7 Feb + 27 Mar + 15 May + 19 Jun (Fridays) book
Bicester: 25 Feb + 24 Mar + 21 Apr + 9 June (Tuesdays) book
Newbury: 2 Mar + 23 Mar + 20 Apr + 11 May (Mondays) book
Wokingham: 24 Mar + 21 Apr + 12 May + 9 Jun (Tuesdays) book
Primary Twilight, Reading & High Wycombe A fantastic forum for introducing new concepts and exchanging ideas. Based at the Kendrick School in
Reading and Wycombe High School.
Reading: 27 Feb 4.15-5.15pm Book
High Wycombe: 26 Mar 4.30-5.30pm. Book
NCP19-18 Y5-8 Continuity Work Group Teachers from different phases will work together in this Work Group, to improve communication between
Key Stages 2 and 3. Participants in this project will take multiplicative reasoning as the focus for their work
and develop a consistent approach to it through discussion, joint lesson design and delivery, observation
and the development of documentation to support continuity.
Maidenhead: 27 Feb + 17 June + Date 3 TBC Book
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Join the BBO Maths Hub by emailing [email protected] Follow us on Twitter @BBOMathsHub
Maths Hub Lead - Abha Miller at [email protected]
Administrators - Ruth Long [email protected] & Moira Hulme at [email protected]
NCP19-18 Y5-8 Continuity Work Group Teachers from different phases will work together in this Work Group, to improve communication
between Key Stages 2 and 3. Participants in this project will take multiplicative reasoning as the focus for
their work and develop a consistent approach to it through discussion, joint lesson design and delivery,
observation and the development of documentation to support continuity.
Maidenhead: 27 Feb + 17 June + Date 3 TBC Book
Secondary Mastery Open Mornings These open mornings offer a great opportunity to observe a KS3 lesson using the Mastery approach,
followed by a Q&A session with our Mastery Specialist.
To book a place:https://bbomathshub.org.uk/secondary-mastery-workgroups/
Chiltern Hills Academy, Chesham: 4 Dec Sandhurst School: 10 Dec Desborough College, Maidenhead: 24 Jan Wycombe High School: 28 Jan Didcot Girls’ School: 4 Feb
NCP19-17 Mathematical Thinking for GCSE Teachers or departments keen to address the reasoning and problem-solving challenges of the
mathematics curriculum and its assessment at GCSE are encouraged to take part in this project. This
work group will explore professional development activities focusing on practical and accessible
classroom-based approaches. The activities themselves also offer a model for wider departmental
engagement with professional development processes, and hence could provide the basis of an effective
departmental improvement programme in this area.
Witney: 5 Dec + 3 Feb + 24 Mar + 7 May Book
Reading: 10 Jan + 28 Feb + 5 May + 19 June Book
IN 19-02 Manipulatives Learn how to plan and teach mathematics at secondary level using manipulatives to enable students to understand the structure of mathematics such as when factorising or completing the square. The work group will be based at Sandhurst School and comprises 4 half-day sessions. Bracknell: 3 Dec + 28 Jan + 17 Mar + 30 Jun Book
IN19-03 Pictorial representation A work group looking at diagrams such as bar and array models to expose the structure of mathematics that allow students to tackle complex word, number and algebra questions effectively. Maidenhead: 17 Jan + 27 Mar + 21 May Book
Secondary Work Groups Page 4
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Join the BBO Maths Hub by emailing [email protected] Follow us on Twitter @BBOMathsHub
Maths Hub Lead - Abha Miller at [email protected]
Administrators - Ruth Long [email protected] & Moira Hulme at [email protected]
Post 16 Work Groups
NCP 19-21 Supporting Core Maths
The success of Core Maths depends in part on the growth of the pool of teachers, schools and colleges with the necessary expertise, experience and enthusiasm to teach it. This project, run collaboratively by the Maths Hubs Network and the Advanced Mathematics Support Programme (AMSP), will contribute to the wider national effort to grow that pool, and embed Core Maths confidence and culture within school and college maths departments. Who is this for? All current and potential teachers of Core Maths. These may be teachers in post-16 settings whose main subject is maths or whose main subject is not maths, and who may be unable to access local TSST provision for Core Maths. What is involved? Through three face-to-face Work Group meeting days (or equivalent), participating teachers will develop their practice to effectively teach mathematical concepts and processes through contextualised problem-solving, lead others in their own department to ensure an effective delivery of Core Maths courses, and promote and deliver a Core Maths course in a way that engages qualified students. Participants may work collaboratively with other institutions using a school-to-school support model. We are currently running two work groups; at the Brakenale School in Bracknell and another at The War-riner School in Boxham near Banbury. Banbury: 16 Jan + 23 Mar + 4 Jun, 2-5pm Book Bracknel: next dates - 21 Jan + 24 March
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NCP19-23 Developing Pedagogy in A Level Mathematics
In 2019/20, this project will run in Maths Hubs across England and provide support for developing the quality of teaching in response to the demands of the linear specifications for A level Mathematics and Further Mathematics. Run in partnership with the Advanced Maths Support Programme (AMSP), Work Groups in this project aim to develop existing A level pedagogy and support development of the requirements of the linear A levels and understand the purpose of the overarching themes in departments. Participants will gain confidence in leadership in departments and in developing others in their department.
Who is this for? It is suitable for people leading development of maths teaching and learning in
departments with A level provision and other experienced A level teachers. This could be heads of
department or second in department, KS5 coordinators, programme managers or course leaders or other
experienced teachers with a similar role. This project is not a subject knowledge development programme
for teachers new to A level.
What is involved? Through three face to face Work Group sessions, participating leaders of A
level teaching or experienced teachers will develop their practice to effectively plan sequences of lessons
which meet the requirements of the new A level, raise awareness in students of the links between
mathematical topics within the new A level content, and support colleagues in their own schools/colleges
in embedding themes from the course in their planning and delivery of new A level teaching.
We are running two work groups, both of which are free-of-charge to delegates. Abingdon: 15 Jan + 18 Mar + 24 June 2-5pm Book Chipping Norton: 6 Feb + 30 April + 11 June 2-5pm Book
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Join the BBO Maths Hub by emailing [email protected]
These free meetings are open to Mastery Specialists, Specialist Leaders in Education,
Professional Development Leads, Work Group Leads, Heads of Department and
Mathematics Leads.
Primary Autumn Term LLME meetings Please email [email protected] to book
Community: Maths Hub update, ideas for cross phase between Primary and Secondary
Leadership: Deep Dives and Ofsted, Maths Focus
Mathematics: Sequencing maths curriculum, NCETM Spine materials
Bucks: Holmer Green Junior School, HP15 6TD, 16th December 2019 12th February 4.30— 6.30pm
Berks: Falkland Primary School, Newbury ,RG14 6NU, 9th December 2019, 4.30 to 6.30pm
Oxon: Longford Park Primary School, Banbury, OX15 4FU, 5th December 2019, 4 to 6pm
Oxon: Witney Community Primary School, OX28 1HL, 12th December 2019, 4 to 6pm
Secondary Autumn Term LLME meetings Please email [email protected] to book
Community: Maths Hub update, ideas for cross phase between Primary and Secondary
Leadership: Deep Dives and Ofsted—Maths focus
Mathematics: One method many topics—making links and impact on curriculum—schema theory!
Bucks: Wycombe High School, Marlow Road, High Wycombe, HP11 1TB 12th December 2019
4 to 6pm, 10th February 2020 4 to 6pm
Berks: The Willink School, School Lane, Reading, Use RG7 3JZ, 3rd February 2020 4 to 6pm
Oxon: Didcot Girls School, Manor Crescent, Didcot, OX11 7AJ, 6 February 9.30 to 11.30am
Level 3 LLME Autumn Term meetings Please email [email protected] to book
Community: Maths Hub level 3 and AMSP update, feedback on Level 3 regional meeting
Leadership: Supporting new workgroup leads , further increasing update of level 3 mathematics
Mathematics: AO3 in all parts of the A level Mathematics
Oxon: Wheatley Park School, Holton, OX33 1QH, 12th December 2019, 4 to 6pm
Bucks: Wycombe High School, High Wycombe, HP11 1TB, 30th March 2020, 4 to 6 pm
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Autumn Term 2019
