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Inspire Maths is a transformational, whole-school primary maths programme for

the UK built on the internationally acclaimed Singapore Maths approach

At Oxford, we are committed to bringing the

best in maths education to give all children

the greatest start to a lifelong love of learning.

We back ‘big ideas’ for maths teaching and

learning that make an impact in the classroom,

supporting teacher and pupil alike. That’s why

we’re proud to bring you Inspire Maths...

• Includes everything you need for sustained transformation of

the maths teaching and learning in your school, from Oxford,

the UK’s leading Primary maths publisher

• Combines teacher and pupil resources underpinned

by rigorous, high-quality professional development

• Provides accessible pupil textbooks that introduce concepts

in a highly scaffolded way, enabling all children to develop

critical thinking skills, make mathematical connections and

become confident mathematicians

• Promotes a concrete - pictorial - abstract approach, ensuring secure foundations and deep understanding of mathematical concepts

• Uses a spiral progression to develop fluency, reasoning and problem

solving and conceptual understanding for mastery

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Inspire Maths programme overviewInspire Maths textbooks have been systematically designed to lead to success, introducing concepts and skills in a structured way, enabling connections to be made more easily between mathematical ideas.

The Inspire Maths programme provides a powerful, clear and highly scaffolded approach to support teaching for the whole school, with structured progression through essential knowledge and understanding.

Professional development from Oxford supports UK classroom practice, developing confidence in teaching mathematics using the proven Singapore pedagogy. Sustained, face-to-face professional development will ensure the most effective implementation of Inspire Maths in your school, leading to higher pupil attainment and longer term success in maths.

Backed by the success of Singapore Maths

Inspire Maths textbooks are based on My Pals are Here and aligned

to the English 2014 National Curriculum. My Pals are Here has been

critically reviewed and endorsed by Singapore’s Ministry of Education and

is currently used by 85% of primary schools in Singapore.

- Singapore’s approach to teaching and learning mathematics, supported

by carefully designed resources and continuing professional development,

is now recognized globally as one of the most impactful ways to teach and

learn maths.

- Singapore’s pupils have been shown as top achievers in international

assessments TIMMS and PISA, metrics that governments all around the

world cite as the benchmark of global educational effectiveness.

- This pedagogy has also been proven to raise standards in mathematics

worldwide, including success in United States of America, South Africa,

Chile and Bahrain, where My Pals are Here has been successfully adapted.

- The U.S. edition of My Pals are Here, Math in Focus®: Singapore Maths by

Marshall Cavendish, is used in all 50 states, by more than 4,500 schools and

has been proven to raise mathematics results.

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Inspire Maths Resources

The teaching cycle for Inspire Maths begins with teacher-led

explanation of a concept, leading into guided practice in groups

using Pupil Textbooks, followed by independent practice using

Practice Books. Formative assessment can occur throughout the

teaching cycle during exploratory discussions, group activities

and practice tasks.

TEACHER’S GUIDE

PUPIL TEXTBOOK

PRACTICE BOOK

PUPIL ASSESSMENT BOOK

ONLINE RESOURCES

Year 1 Books A and B Books A and B

Each book is used at a different part of the year

Books A, B, C and D

Each book is used at a different part of the year

Assessment Book 1

One subscription per school

Key features

Supports teachers with guidance on implementing the approach, planning support and clear teaching sequences

Presents new learning clearly and consistently to support all children. Includes opportunities for exploration and critical thinking. Provides clear guidance on extending maths into the home through simple and fun discussion-based activities

Provides regular independent practice and review to consolidate understanding

Includes a range of regular summative assessments providing a record of progress for each pupil and opportunities to reflect on their learning and self-assess

Provides resources to support and extend pupils

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Inspire Maths School Improvement –

Professional Development

Professional development for school improvement is at

the heart of the Inspire Maths programme. Teachers

and senior leaders are fully supported through five days

of high quality face-to-face professional development

by UK leading experts in the Singapore approach to

mathematics.

The five days of intensive support for the Year 1 teacher

and senior leader from the school will:

• Introduce the approach to teaching and learning mathematics in Singapore

• Improve teachers’ mathematics subject knowledge

• Develop teacher pedagogical understanding

• Exemplify effective teaching with Inspire Maths through the spiral approach,

teaching to mastery

• Consider how to embed conceptual understanding and procedural knowledge

for deep learning

• Support teachers in planning for implementation and delivery

• Provide opportunities to engage with and share outcomes of classroom-based tasks

building a professional learning community

Inspire Maths School Improvement – Professional Development Schedule

Day 3 week commencing 2nd March 2015

Day 4 & 5 week commencing 4th May 2015

Days 1 & 2 week commencing 5th January 2015

Email us at inspiremaths@oup.com to register your interest in the Inspire Maths programme. One of our consultants will be in touch with further details on how to order resources and book your Professional Development.

For further information, please contact Sarah Blackmore: 07557 286987