The NCETM Maths Podcast

Maths vocabulary

Listen Later

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.

A transcript (PDF) of this episode is available to download.

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
  • Find your hub. .
    • ...more
    View all episodesView all episodes
    Download on the App Store
    The NCETM Maths PodcastBy NCETM

    More shows like The NCETM Maths Podcast

    View all
    The Diary Of A CEO with Steven Bartlett by DOAC

    The Diary Of A CEO with Steven Bartlett

    8,626 Listeners

    Off Menu with Ed Gamble and James Acaster by Plosive

    Off Menu with Ed Gamble and James Acaster

    2,685 Listeners

    The Girls Bathroom by Sophia & Cinzia

    The Girls Bathroom

    791 Listeners

    Wolf & Owl with Romesh Ranganathan and Tom Davis by Mighty Ranga / Keep It Light Media

    Wolf & Owl with Romesh Ranganathan and Tom Davis

    239 Listeners

    Beyond Good by Matt Findlay and Femi Adeniran

    Beyond Good

    0 Listeners

    Natalie Cassidy's 'Life with Nat' by Keep It Light Media

    Natalie Cassidy's 'Life with Nat'

    52 Listeners