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Framework for teaching mathematics

Teaching mathematics

The approach to teaching recommended by the National Numeracy Strategy is based on four key principles:

  • dedicated mathematics lessons every day;
  • direct teaching and interactive oral work with the whole class and groups;
  • an emphasis on mental calculation;
  • controlled differentiation, with all pupils engaged in mathematics relating to a common theme.

This section and the next, 'School and class organisation: some questions answered', give you, as a class teacher, some practical guidance on how to put this approach into practice.