Hello Maths, It was great to spend the day with you all on Monday. Thank you once again for your contributions and enthusiasm throughout the day. As promised, the documents from the day are attached here. I had added a couple of other things to the site this week: The oral assessments that have been … Continue reading 3rd February
January 2017
This month at the Primary we have been focusing on challenge in maths, using it to both deepen the learning and stretch the more-able pupils. I delivered some training before Christmas that split challenge in maths into 4 main areas: ‘Prove it’, ‘Teach it’, ‘Spot it’ and ‘Predict it’. This has helped staff focus their … Continue reading January 2017
27th January
Hi Maths A very short one today as we will be spending the whole day together on Monday. What a treat! We will be spending the day at Aspley campus in Ma01. Some completely optional pre-reading is linked below if you are interested. (It is not compulsory at all - I will just be referring … Continue reading 27th January
20th January
Hello Maths, I hope you've all had a great week. Thank you to everyone for putting your results into Go 4 schools this week. I know some of you at Wollaton and Aspley are ready for the year 9 assessment 3 (year 10 as Beechdale). It is now on the site, along with the markscheme. … Continue reading 20th January
13th January
Hi Maths Welcome back everyone! I hope you've all had a good first week back. Just a few notices for today: Year 7 Autumn 2 test scores Please can these be put into Go 4 Schools by Monday 23rd January. Remember that you only record the number of triangles coloured in and the 'grade' … Continue reading 13th January
19th December
Hi Maths I don't think there has ever been a longer Autumn term - 1st September until 22nd December - and you're all still here! If you didn't catch the new Primary bulletin earlier in the week, please do have a look on the Primary tab. Our colleagues had the official opening of their building … Continue reading 19th December
Some Christmaths lessons
I know it's not Friday, but I know some of you are thinking of some Christmaths lessons for next week. Here are some ideas. If you have any others, please add in the comments section. This one is from Think Maths Objective To Make a 3D Fractal Christmas tree Resources Lesson Plan Powerpoint for displayPowerpoint for … Continue reading Some Christmaths lessons
Tuesday 13th December
A big thank you to Krissie for her first contribution to our Primary bulletin, especially at this very busy time - even busier than usual for this time of year as our Primary colleagues are moving into their new building for the start of the new term. It's all very exciting. I can't wait to come … Continue reading Tuesday 13th December
Friday 9th December
Hello Maths, Apologies for a very late Friday bulletin. I started wrapping Christmas presents, and it took a lot longer than I had expected. Next year I'm only buying cuboid shaped presents (I'm sure I say that every year). Anyway, not much to write about this week - just a little bit about the upcoming test … Continue reading Friday 9th December
Friday 2nd December
Hello Maths, December is here, which means it's the NRich Advent calendar time. I always enjoy using these to start my lessons in December. The problem from the 1st fits in very nicely with the area work from year 7 at the moment. If you do use any of the problems in class, or if … Continue reading Friday 2nd December
Bluecoat Maths 