Questions

• How is mathematics perceived by staff and children in the school?
• Does the teaching of mathematics direct, steer and review children's learning and model for children how to learn and use mathematics?
• In mathematics lessons is there a good balance of exploration, acquisition, practice, consolidation and application and do children make connections?
• Is the teaching engaging and interactive and is there additional support for children who need it?
• Do children get the opportunity to experience the excitement of learning mathematics?
• Is there sufficient time for dialogue and is children's use of mathematical language well developed?
• Do children have access to images, models and symbols they can use to support their thinking and reasoning?
• Are children engaged in evaluation and self-review as part of their mathematics learning?