NCETM: Developing Excellence in Teaching Mathematics

1. The National Centre for Excellence in the Teaching of Mathematics 2007/08 June 2008

2. The National Centre for Excellence in the Teaching of Mathematics 2007/08 Professor Celia Hoyles June 2008

3. 2006 2007 • 2nd Annual Conference • The National Centre for Excellence in the • Teaching of Mathematics 2008

4. NCETM: Vision • To develop a sustainable national infrastructure for subject-specific professional development of teachers of mathematics that will: • enable the mathematical potential of learners to be fully realised & • raise the status of the profession My vision is that the NCETM will provide opportunities for all teachers of mathematics to embark on their own personalised mathematical CPD journeys

5. Some key characteristics of the NCETM’s offer • Unerring focus on mathematics • Developing excellence in teaching mathematics across all phases of education by sharing knowledge and practice • Commitment to placing teachers’ needs and goals at its core • Commitment to working in partnership to influence policy & practice

6. NCETM Activity • The Centre promotes a blended approach to effective CPD through a combination of • face-to-face activity led by a team of Regional Coordinators • interactions with NCETM on line portal

7. Impact • Over 300% increase in registered users (now 13 200) • 100% increase in communities • 31 000 unique visitors to the portal in one month • 132 000 content hits in one month • 3 300 delegates at NCETM events in one month, from 950 schools, colleges and learning providers

8. Highlights of 2007/08 • Events and networks • Development of portal tools • Enhancing CPD provision • Research into and as part of effective CPD • Engaging with more teachers and leaders

9. Highlights of 2007/08 • Events and networks • Development of portal tools • Enhancing CPD provision • Research into and as part of effective CPD • Engaging with more teachers and leaders

10. NCETM National Events • Teachers talking about teaching mathematics • November 2007 • about 180 participants • plenaries (HEI, teachers) • 64 teachers leading workshops on 42 projects • poster display

11. Teachers Talking… • “It's great to be given the opportunity to see what colleagues around the country are up to.” • “The day confirmed my belief that we all live in hope – of that spark of real understanding from a child: will today be the day?”

12. NCETM National Events • Potential of ICT in teaching & learning mathematics • March 2008 • About 350 participants • Plenaries including the Minister: Rt Hon Jim Knight • 24 workshops • Poster display

13. The Potential of ICT… “Some of the input made me think about where we might be in 5- 10 years time. Thank you - a most enjoyable and thought provoking day.” • “I enjoyed yesterday and particularly thought that in comparison with the previous conference the teacher input was really improving. Perhaps it was the theme or perhaps it was luck, but maybe it shows that the NCETM grants are having some impact.”

14. Networks • Influence networks • Teachers with the capacity to influence the professional development of their peers • Regular face-to-face meetings • Online support through portal page & community “I was surprised & impressed by the synergy Very inspiring - we definitely need to do that sort of thing more often. I've always been a bit suspicious of "student-centred" teaching, but when the students are teachers (us!) then I think it really works.” “50  highly qualified teachers - tons of potential!”

15. Network of primary schools in the East Midlands • Teachers from four schools collaborating to develop ideas for teaching mathematics to more able children • Supported by Head teachers • Input by outside expert “It was a privilege to work alongside other experienced teachers.” “Even though we’re experienced teachers there are still a lot of new things you can learn.”

16. Nottingham Project John Blow & Bishop Alexander schools Click to view the video on the NCETM Portal

17. “I have every intention of incorporating today’s pointers in my future lesson plans. This is a whole new outlook on the techniques of teaching which will be very useful to me as a new teacher.” “Working with like-minded teachers from other schools was a big plus and best of all was that it was cross phase.  I learnt so much from all the others and went away with new ideas.” 225 Networks • Teachers in their first years of teaching • Face-to-face meetings • Supported by the NCETM portal

18. Networks in post-compulsory sector • e.g QIA Teaching and Learning Programme (Subject Learning Coaches) • STEM networks • Face-to-face meetings • Supported by the portal – through a community, mathemapedia entries, selected resources “I was very fortunate that I managed to find the NCETM and come along to these meetings because they have been absolutely fantastic for my confidence…”

19. The reluctant mathematics teacher Click to view the video on the NCETM Portal

20. Highlights of 2007/08 • Networks and events • Development of portal tools • Enhancing CPD provision • Research into and as part of effective CPD • Engaging with more teachers and leaders

21. New tools on the NCETM portal www.ncetm.org.uk Click here to view a related video on the NCETM Portal

22. The Professional Learning Framework Communities Blogs Resources Personal and professional learning space Mathemapedia Courses and Events Research Professional Self-evaluation Professional Self-evaluation

23. Professional self evaluationInteractive & exemplified TDA & LLUK Professional Standards Attributes Knowledge/Understanding Skills QTS Core Post threshold Excellent teacher AST

24. Take a lead in planning etc For example advise on materials & resources including ICT see also .....

25. Self-Evaluation:Mathematics Content Knowledge meaning of a fraction? example?

26. Self-Evaluation: Next steps portal links external links

27. Self-Evaluation:Mathematics-specific Pedagogy Select suitable learning activities?

28. Self-Evaluation:Feedback(primary mathematics coordinator) • “I wanted to tell you that I have used the KS1 teacher self-evaluation tool very successfully with a group of our Numeracy Recovery teachers (intensive wave 3 maths intervention carried out in Y2). • We wanted to identify next steps for training and to assess confidence levels amongst our teachers in terms of their ability to teach aspects of number, calculation and using and applying maths. The teachers responded anonymously and I was able to then collate their responses. • This proved to be an effective and sensitive way of ascertaining levels of subject knowledge - thank you!”

29. Communities Blogs Resources Personal and professional learning space Mathemapedia Courses and Events Research Professional Self-evaluation The Professional Learning Framework: Resources

30. Resources • Portal micro-sites: national and regional projects and events • Learning Taster modules (primary, secondary and FE, 10-hour study) • Secondary magazine • Partner resources

31. Teachers Talking Theory in ActionTeachers Talking Theory in Action: South West video project Learning Outside the Classroom Resources NCETM portal Micro-sites Maths at Work: video clips “What mathematics would be involved in the work you have just watched?”

32. Resources:Learning Taster Modules FE: Enabling Reflective Practice funded by QIA Secondary: The New Curriculum: Opportunities for Creativity in partnership with QCA & SNS Links to NRICH & Bowland Maths Primary Making Connections in Mathematics in partnership with QCA Launch early July

33. ResourcesSecondary Magazine • A bi-weekly resource for secondary school teachers • Feature article – stimulating debate • Advice for addressing current department issues • Prompts and routes for professional development • Department workshops to integrate into the development plan • “Thought provoking in its suggestions.”

34. The Professional Learning Framework Communities Blogs Resources Personal and professional learning space Mathemapedia Courses and Events Research Professional Self evaluation Communities

35. Communities Number increased by 100% 136 are hidden Developed archive functionality Maths Cafe most popular my favourite sequences finding the nth term

36. Assessment for learning Click to view the video on the NCETM Portal

37. Communities Blogs Resources Personal and professional learning space Mathemapedia Courses and Events Research Professional Self evaluation The Professional Learning Framework Personal Learning Space

38. Personal Learning Space Career portfolio plan for your appraisal

39. Personal Learning Space • “The personal learning space has changed my life! It’s so easy to use and I’m finding it a great way to organise everything. It also helps me maximise the usefulness of the NCETM portal itself. • I use it all the time now, storing interesting things that I discover around the site, and sharing things with other users.”

40. Teachers’ views of portal Click to view the video on the NCETM Portal

41. Highlights of 2007/08 • Networks and events • Development of portal tools • Enhancing CPD provision • Research into and as part of effective CPD • Engaging with more teachers and leaders

42. Enhancing CPD Provision • Subject Leader Courses • with subject associations • Two 10-day courses: both oversubscribed • Online course will be introduced in Autumn • “This has been an excellent opportunity to think reflectively about the role of a subject leader, to engage intelligently with relevant research and to contribute towards formulating an individual philosophy to shape the coming years of my career.” • “Extremely valuable, allowing me time to reflect on best practice and what I want to implement as a head of subject.” • College Organisation of Mathematics Research in London & National dissemination events Highlighting benefits of whole-organisation approach to mathematics • Drafting case studies of examples to go on portal

43. NCETM Standard • Quality indicators for CPD providers • Self-assessment approach • Piloting over the summer months • 30 providers to be included in pilot

44. Highlights of 2007/08 • Networks and events • Development of portal tools • Enhancing CPD provision • Research into and as part of effective CPD • Engaging with more teachers and leaders

45. Research into and as Part of Effective CPD • Researching Effective CPD in mathematics education (RECME) Portal micro site • Mathematics Matters Workshop this afternoon • NCETM grants

46. NCETM Grants • grants awarded on basis of proposal from collaborativegroups • have to report on portal and at NCETM events with reporting supported by NCETM • 68 grants awarded to date

47. Grants Impact • South Hunsley • Four teachers collaborating, led by AST • New schemes of learning • Engaging the less able • Marked improvementin GCSE results (19 predicted C or above & 34 achieved it) • “We've awakened mathematics in pupils that had been turned off before and accessed some boys who have liked the fact that we change activity several times during the lesson." 

48. Grants Impact • Portsmouth Project • Improving teaching through coaching • All teachers in LA • Funding from NCETM matched by LA • Supported by Portsmouth University • Most improved authority in England at KS2 in 2007 • results up 8% • 5% improvementat GCSE • “At the end of the day, even with the technology, it is a good teacher that makes the difference … working with their own enthusiasm for their subject and their skill.” Workshop this afternoon

49. Cooperative learning Click to view the video on the NCETM Portal

50. NCETM Grants Quote • “The grant award from National Centre for the Excellence in Teaching of Mathematics has been enormously beneficial to both mathematics staff and pupils.  The whole process of application through to implementation has enabled each staff member to be more focused in our thinking.  Cooperative Learning represents a fundamental shift in our current practice and has brought into sharp focus the link between our continuing professional development as teachers and pupil attainment.”