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Improving the quality of learning in Portsmouth

A comprehensive research project funded by NCETM and Portsmouth LA aimed at improving the quality of mathematics learning from Dec 2006 to Jun 2008. Identified underperformance issues and key inhibitors were addressed through targeted methodologies focusing on engaging both learners and teachers. The results showed significant improvements in GCSE and KS3 results.

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Improving the quality of learning in Portsmouth

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  1. Improving the quality of learning in Portsmouth December 2006 – June 2008 A Research Project funded jointly by the NCETM and Portsmouth LA

  2. Underperformance identified

  3. Underperformance at higher level

  4. Key Inhibitors Identified Secondary too few learners taught consistently by qualified mathematicians limited capacity to improve due to interruptions in department leadership Primary depth of teachers’ subject knowledge mathematics not seen as a high enough priority compared to English All learners not engaged or motivated by mathematics work not matched to prior attainment planning for intervention lacked focus

  5. Methodology

  6. Addressing the issues Working with learners: Model stimulating maths sessions Show connectivity in mathematics Make maths exciting KS3

  7. Addressing the issues Engaging the learners: Provide opportunity for pupil discussion Encourage ownership of the task Stimulate curiosity KS3

  8. Addressing the issues Working with teachers: Help teachers create active learning environments in maths lessons -Teach less, learn more! Intensive coaching to make satisfactory teachers better

  9. Addressing the issues Working with teachers (cont.): Improve teachers’ and teacher assistants’ subject knowledge Develop the teacher coach

  10. Supported programmes ‘Take a teacher home’ Focused support at GCSE (Ds → Cs) Teachers as coaches (not necessarily a subject leader. Criteria – confidence, enthusiasm and commitment within mathematics.)

  11. Supported programmes Whole LA initiative to review teaching styles: Revitalising teaching and learning programme Masterclasses for years 2, 5, 8 and 10 PortsMaths Challenge

  12. The Results

  13. The Results Most improved LA at KS2 in 2007 with 8 percentage points improvement 2007 KS3 results generally higher than those of similar schools 5 percentage points improvement at GCSE in 2007

  14. GCSE KS3

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