The NCETM Maths Podcast

Maths vocabulary

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A primary maths lead in an area of high social and economic deprivation explains how a mastery approach to teaching precise mathematical vocabulary is giving pupils in her school a voice.

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Show notes
Taking part in the discussion:
  • Julia Thomson, Communications Manager at the NCETM
  • Victoria Moore, maths lead and Year 5 teacher, Usworth Colliery Primary School.
    • Episode chapters
    • 00:06 – Introductions and school context
  • 02:10 – How the school’s approach to teaching maths vocabulary has changed
  • 03:40 – The purpose of using ambitious, higher-level maths vocabulary
  • 05:32 – The approach to vocabulary across the school
  • 07:00 – How staff have adapted to using higher-level maths vocabulary
  • 09:59 – The impact on pupils
  • 13:12 – Benefits of teaching maths vocabulary for higher attainers
  • 16:00 – Explicit teaching of mathematical vocabulary
    • Useful links
    • Curriculum Prioritisation Materials
  • Primary Professional Development Materials
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