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Teaching mathematics
Class organisation
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Framework for teaching mathematics
From Year 1, all pupils should have a dedicated mathematics lesson every day, so that work is not mixed with other subjects as it is in an 'integrated day' approach. Direct teaching is not compatible with an integrated day. If you spent your time teaching and interacting with each group doing mathematics throughout an integrated day, there would be little time for direct teaching of any other subject.
Dedicated lessons also make it easier for you to secure a good balance between whole-class work, group teaching and individual practice, and to make the most of any support for mathematics from classroom assistants. Dedicated lessons allow you to establish routines that pupils get used to, so that you can maximise the time you spend teaching the class, as against managing it. The overall pattern of lessons will generally be the same for all classes so you will also have a common structure for developing ideas and sharing planning and teaching with other colleagues.
Teaching in Reception is discussed in question 8 of School and class organisation: some questions answered.
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