Better Mathematics

Ofsted Conference

Jonathan LewisService Director – Education

2011 – World-class Mathematics Education for all our Young People

• Mathematics should be declared a subject of critical importance.• Mathematical knowledge is the most

precious gift an education can bestow• Mathematics is ‘the only truly

universal language’• Mastery of mathematics is key to

success in the modern economy

“Pupils who grasp concepts rapidly should be challenged through rich and sophisticated problems before any acceleration through new content, and those who are less secure should consolidate their understanding before moving on.”

“You might not expect to see the three words, mastery, Ofsted and Synergy in the same sentence or blog, but they are exactly what I am going to use in thinking about the direction of travel in mathematics teaching following the implementation of the new national curriculum in September 2014.”

Maths Challenge

Peterborough 2014 %

National 2014 % Gap to National

KS1 Level 2b + 75 - 80 = -5

KS 2 Level 4 + 83 - 86 = -3Maths Progress KS2 88 - 90 = -2KS4 Maths GCSE C + 59 - 65 = -6KS4 Maths Progress 55 - 66 = -11

Peterborough Maths Challenge