Faculty of Education

Primary Professional & Subject Studies Warehouse

Mathematics

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The Mathematics Subject Studies area of the Primary Warehouse contains useful documents, media files and links to subject specific websites.

Please note that the SMART Education at Canterbury Christ Church University website contains a vast collection of useful Primary Teaching Ideas and Interactive Websites links to support Subject Teaching. You will also find useful SMART Board interactive whiteboard resources there too.

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Documents

Media Files
KS1/2 Maths - Problem Solving 1
Problem solving can be a difficult concept within KS2 maths but in this programme, we explore new ways in which children can be engaged.
Media File Download - KS1/2 Maths - Problem Solving 1
KS1/2 Maths - Problem Solving 2
In this programme, Chris Randall explains Teacher of the Future, an intervention plan to improve standards in mathematics.
Media File Download - KS1/2 Maths - Problem Solving 2
KS1 Numeracy - Teaching Place Value
During the first term in Key Stage 1, many children have problems with place value. Springfield School in Jersey is pioneering a new teaching method. Teachers identify, for example, 2,000 as a numeral two followed by the word thousand. Children add this technique to their "maths stories".
Media File Download - KS1 Numeracy - Teaching Place Value

Online Resources & Support
National Curriculum in Action
This website uses pupils' work and case study materials to show what the National Curriculum in Maths looks like in practice.
External Link - National Curriculum in Action
QCA
The Maths pages provide access to a range of information about the projects, publications, case studies and other activities.
External Link - QCA
National Curriculum Online
The importance of mathematics Mathematics equips pupils with a uniquely powerful set of tools to understand and change the world. These tools include logical reasoning, problem-solving skills, and the ability to think in abstract ways.
External Link - National Curriculum Online
The Primary Framework
The renewal of the Primary Framework for literacy and mathematics offers everyone involved in teaching children aged from 3 to 11 an opportunity to continue the progress made in raising standards by embedding the principles of both Every child matters: change for children (2004) and Excellence and enjoyment: learning and teaching in the primary years (Ref: 0518-2004) into practice.
External Link - The Primary Framework