Improving the Teaching of Mathematics in Year 1 and 2

Brief Overview

In the Education Endowment Foundations Guidance for Mathematics in Key Stage 2 and 3 it discusses how teachers need to have a deep understanding of the developmental progressions which show us how children typically learn mathematical concepts .  This is most prevalent in Year 1 and 2, where pupils are building upon their existing knowledge gained in the foundation stage. As pupils begin to develop their conceptual understanding of addition, subtraction, multiplication and division, it is important that adults know how to support the pupils with a coherent progression. Without this deep conceptual understanding, pupils may gain misconceptions which will disrupt their learning in key stage 2 and beyond.   

This course will explore key concepts from the National Curriculum for Maths, using manipulatives to deepen and develop understanding of mathematical ideas within the year group Programme of Study. A range of activities and resources will be shared that develop children's ability to reason and communicate their mathematical knowledge and understanding.