Developing reasoning programme: Y1 to Y6

This programme is open to all schools but if you are a Devon maintained school you are able to book one or more places at the subsidised rate of £90 per person.

Cost for all other schools is £360 per person.

Thinking is at the heart of mathematics and developing reasoning is about developing mathematical thinkers and oracy. Reasoning is one of the aims of the national curriculum, underpins a teaching for mastery approach and is increasingly the focus of tests and exams. It is also the key to building strong mathematical communities. This programme will support Y1 to Y6 teachers to examine reasoning in depth and provide them with practical ideas for how they can make this part of their daily practice. The programme includes:  

• Six face to face PD days (two each term) exploring how to teach key mathematical concepts so that learners gain a deep understanding
  
• In-school activities between days (working with pupils and with colleagues)  
  
• Cycles of collaborative lesson study which involve working with teachers from other schools and a maths adviser to plan in detail a group session, which is then taught and observed with a follow up discussion

Please note that schools and participators must be able to commit to the full programme.  All dates are identified before the start of the programme and we ask that these are protected and any issues communicated before the first session. If a participant does not turn up for a session it will be assumed that they have withdrawn from the programme, unless there has been advance notification.   Participants should also be supported by their school leadership to explore outcomes from the project with other colleagues in their school.