Enhancing Mathematical Learning through Talk

London School Education Fund The aims of the Fund are to: Cultivate teaching excellence through investment in teaching and teachers so that attention is re-focused on knowledge-led teaching and curriculum. Support self-sustaining school-to-school and peer-led activity, plus the creation of new resources and support for teachers, Support the development of activity which has already been tested and has some evaluation In the longer term, create cultural change and raise expectations in the London school system, so that London is acknowledged as a centre of teaching excellence and its state schools are among the best in the world.

Ours aims: Raising achievement of KS1 children in mathematics Developing teachers subject knowledge and pedagogical knowledge in mathematics Develop a self sustaining professional development framework along with new resources and support materials for teachers and parents Changes in confidence and attitudes of children, teachers and parents towards mathematics

What assumptions are this project based on? Improved maths subject knowledge Better quality maths talk interaction Increased parental involvement in maths learning Leads to improved attainment in and enthusiasm for maths

How will we know the project has been successful? We will need to collect pre and post information about: Teachers maths subject knowledge Quality of talk interaction in the classroom Parents engagement with maths learning Through: Audits, self-assessment, classroom observations and data collection (Anonymised)

The project involves 4 days of face-to-face CPD for teachers from project schools to support the development of both subject knowledge and pedagogical skills 2 days of capacity building Mentoring support as needed Training materials, including pupil resources Provide materials, resources and templates for engagement with parents Dissemination conferences