Maths Training with Professor Ruth Merttens

• Why can children be proficient at arithmetic and yet have real trouble with questions that require reasoning?
• Have we pondered the differences between problem solving and reasoning?
• How can we develop children's ability to reason mathematically?

Many children appear to be proficient or even good at arithmetic and yet have trouble with questions that involve mathematical reasoning. This not only affects outcomes for the year group/school but can also diminish individual children's numerical fluency. Understanding the important differences between problem solving and reasoning in relation to mathematics is key to realising how we can prevent the situation outlined above from becoming an issue.

During this session, through practical reasoning, teachers will review the different skills involved. They will explore the pedagogical and organisational processes that can be put in place to ensure that we develop children’s ability to reason alongside their ability to calculate efficiently.

The session is of immediate interest to all primary teachers and particularly primary maths coordinators or those in senior management positions. It is FREE and open to all teachers.

Hamilton's staff meeting guidance gives you everything you need to run a training session on consistencey in models and images in your school's maths teaching. This is key to helping children progress seamlessly from one year the next. Download our guidance notes and put good practice in place across all your year groups. Staff Meetings: school-wide maths training.

For further information email diana@hamilton-trust.org.uk.