1. Lancashire Mathematics Centre Setting Curricular Targets in Mathematics

2. To identify how curricular targets can be used to raise achievement in mathematics. To explore how curricular targets can support learning and teaching in mathematics. Lancashire Mathematics Centre Objectives

3. Lancashire Mathematics Centre What do you understand by the term curricular targets?

4. Lancashire Mathematics Centre A curricular target is a clearly defined performance aim within a specific area of the curriculum. The purpose of setting curricular targets is to provide a focus for your efforts to raise standards, bring about curriculum development and arrange staff training and resource allocation. What is a curricular target?

5. Lancashire Mathematics Team The Layering Model for Curricular Targets Use assessment data to find out whole school issues in mathematics Set whole school overall target Select year group targets related to the overall school target Differentiate the year group target-usually 3 levels Link curricular target to learning and teaching Review progress against targets

6. Lancashire Mathematics Team How? Share targets with the children and make links to whole school target Display target Plan specific teaching time Use ‘spare’ moments Incorporate a range of activities Parents Homework Whole school display Encourage regular reflection on progress

7. Lancashire Mathematics Team Specific Measurable Achievable Realistic Time-related SMART

8. Lancashire Mathematics Team Next steps Look at the targets for the children in your own class. Consider some activities to promote these targets.

9. Key messages Share targets with the children to ensure that they have ownership; Where possible, there should be a common theme across the school; Plan opportunities to focus on targets; Keep breadth in the mathematics curriculum; Encourage regular reflection on progress.