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Specialist Knowledge for Teaching Mathematics Programmes - Reception
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What is involved?
A targeted Specialist Knowledge for Teaching Mathematics (SKTM) Reception Programme will enhance Reception teachers’ understanding of early maths development and deepen practitioners’ expertise in developing high quality mathematical learning experiences to ensure that every child – regardless of background – can build the confidence and competence in mathematics that underpin later success in education and life.
How the programme will work
This one-year SKTM programme will include number, shape, space, pattern and measure. Practitioners will also explore how children’s learning in all these areas can be supported through the development of the following skills: oracy (including the use of mathematical language); spatial reasoning and executive function.
Who can take part?
New and existing schools are eligible to participate. It would be appropriate for more than one participant to attend from a school, e.g. class teacher plus teaching assistant.
Mastering Number at Reception and KS1
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Mastering Number has been a highly successful programme for Reception and Key Stage 1 in schools which have implemented it well. Over 50% of primary schools have engaged in the programme. In Reception, it provides a comprehensive curriculum for number, but does not currently include the shape, space, pattern and measures elements of the mathematics curriculum. The intention of this new work is to provide a full mathematics curriculum for Reception.
Due to the increased importance of spatial reasoning within primary mathematics, it will also include some support with spatial reasoning for Key Stage 1.
How the programme will work
Currently, the programme includes materials for four days per week. The new programme for Reception will include materials for the equivalent of five days of the week, that will include shape, space, pattern and measures.
Eligibility
New and existing state funded schools will be eligible for the new revised programme.
Schools that have not previously engaged in the programme will be provided with rekenreks.
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