Much is being made in the world of Maths teaching about the Shanghai method. The Chinese city which seems to top the league tables when its students take the 'Pisa' tests at 15 years old. The method is really an amalgamation of many ideas based on a deep understanding of mathematical concepts and how children learn them. One of the key principles for us is that everyone can be a maths 'master' given the opportunity to build on what they know in small steps. We've recently invested in tools and resources to support our thinking including the Maths: No problem books which we hope will impact on our teaching and learning. We'd recommend parents taking a look - several staff are using them with their own children at home! We are really not on any sort of commission but if you would like more information head here.
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