Teaching maths in a special school

The NCETM Maths Podcast

Content provided by NCETM. All podcast content including episodes, graphics, and podcast descriptions are uploaded and provided directly by NCETM or their podcast platform partner. If you believe someone is using your copyrighted work without your permission, you can follow the process outlined here https://player.fm/legal.

2+ y ago 24:00

MP3•Episode home

Archived series ("Inactive feed" status)

When? This feed was archived on September 02, 2022 14:28 (1+ y ago). Last successful fetch was on July 28, 2022 09:36 (1+ y ago)

Why? Inactive feed status. Our servers were unable to retrieve a valid podcast feed for a sustained period.

What now? You might be able to find a more up-to-date version using the search function. This series will no longer be checked for updates. If you believe this to be in error, please check if the publisher's feed link below is valid and contact support to request the feed be restored or if you have any other concerns about this.

In either a special school or a mainstream setting, no two pupils with special needs have the same abilities or difficulties. A secondary maths lead in a special school explains how she and her colleagues adapt maths teaching so that all pupils can engage and learn, and tells us about a Maths Hub Work Group which focuses on ways to teach maths to pupils with SEND.

Show notes

Taking part in the discussion are:

Sophie Cocker, secondary maths lead at Ravenshall School, a special school in Dewsbury, West Yorkshire
Beth Goodliff, NCETM Communications Manager.

Episode chapters

01:02 – The characteristics of the pupils at Ravenshall School and how these shape teaching
01:46 – Pupils’ starting points in the maths classroom
02:44 – Semi-formal classroom settings and finding ‘mathematical moments’
03:26 – What a maths lesson might look like, and cross-curricular maths activities
06:59 – Sophie’s experience of moving from a mainstream maths PGCE to teaching maths in a special school, and engaging with her local Maths Hub
10:16 – Making elements of teaching for mastery work in a special school
12:41 – The manipulatives and resources used
15:04 – Training other teachers in the school to teach maths
17:16 – Taking part in, and leading, a Work Group exploring maths teaching in special schools
22:02 – Plans for the Work Group this year

Useful links

West Yorkshire Maths Hub
Information about teaching for mastery on the NCETM website
Information about the Maths Hubs Network across England and all the CPD opportunities Maths Hubs offer

64 episodes

#NCETM #Math #Science #Podcasting Education