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Join us for the London CPD Network Meeting on July 8, 2015, for an update and discussion on Mastery, the Maths Hubs Programme, and recent policy developments in primary mathematics teaching. Explore the new mastery pages on the NCETM website and get insights into the England-China Programme, Textbook project, and more.
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London CPD Network meeting 8 July, 2015 Fiona Allan Assistant Director, NCETM
Update/discussion on ... • Mastery • The Maths Hubs programme • NCETM activity • Policy Developments • Recent reports
Teaching for Mastery • New mastery pages on website • England-China Programme • Textbook project • Primary Mathematics Teaching for Mastery Specialist Programme • Assessment guidance (no link yet) • Charlie’s Angles
The Maths Hubs programme • Funded by the DfE, led by the NCETM • 34 Maths Hubs, each led by a school or college. • Collective effort of a group of partner schools, colleges, other institutions and individuals • Details of all hubs, and how to find one in your area at www.mathshubs.org.uk
NCETM/Maths Hubs foci - next 12 months • Teaching for mastery • Increasing participation in post-16 Maths at level 3 (with CMSP and FMSP) • Supporting the introduction of the new GCSE maths – focus on reasoning
NCETM/Maths Hubs Focus - next 12 months • Consolidating the work of the Maths Hubs • Supporting the Maths Hubs to work together as a national network • Developing the Maths Hub leads as system leaders • Establishing collaborative projects between Maths Hubs
Other NCETM activity • FE Maths Pipeline • PD Lead development • CPD Standard
Policy update • Commission on Assessment without levels • NC themes of fluency, reasoning and problem solving underpin new GCSE Assessment Objectives • Ofqual report on GCSE Maths (Slide 12)
Policy update • Post-16 GCSE: from Sept all students on full-time programmes with GCSE Maths grade D must resit the GCSE • Core Maths: Core Maths Support Programme (CMSP) offering courses for teachers. • Exam specifications accredited, first examination 2016
Recent reports • Actions in response to Ofqual's GCSE maths research report (Ofqual May 2015) • MaScIL project (Mathematics and Science for Life) (EU 2013-2016) • Finnish Fairy Stories (Tim Oates, Cambridge Assessment) • Teaching Strategies for Improving Algebra Knowledge in Middle and High School Students. (What Works Clearinghouse 2015)
The NCETM Online • National Curriculum • Including videos • New FE and Skills page • Twitter chat archive