Numeracy

Mathematics Strategy

The aims of this strategy are based on the Count, Read, Succeed document. In Ballyholme Primary, we are aiming to:

Ensure that the key elements of mathematics; Number, Measures, Handling Data and Shape & Space are provided for across the curriculum.
Enable teachers to have a central role by undertaking robust tracking and monitoring of pupils’ work with a particular focus on identifying and addressing under achievements in maths.
Provide opportunities for teachers, in conjunction with the maths co-ordinators to share and learn from a good practice.
Provide an effective means for assessing pupil progress that will inform teaching and learning.
Promote policy of early intervention to address actual or potential under achievement.
Foster links with parents, families and communities to help them support their children.

Priorities for Development

Responding to Data Analysis: Set targets based on outcomes.
Target and respond to under achievement within the middle band
Provide teacher support through resources and staff development days
Assessment: Plan regular assessment opportunities
Extra teacher support for Numeracy
Early invention developed to include P1 term 3

Actions

Responding to Data Analysis

Use the information from P1 baseline assessment to inform planning.
Use the Numeracy progress Test P2.
NFER testing P3-7 in September.
Analysis of data: end of September, including dissemination to previous year groups.
Priorities identified and addressed.
Use of NINA in P4-7.

Responding to Data Analysis

Use the information from P1 baseline assessment to inform planning.
Use the Numeracy progress Test P2.
NFER testing P3-7 in September.
Analysis of data: end of September, including dissemination to previous year groups.
Priorities identified and addressed.
Use of NINA in P4-7.

Teacher Support

Develop early intervention in P1, term 3
Develop and extend the existing Numeracy Support Programme throughout the school.
Research the possibility of introducing the newly qualified teacher initiative which could be used to help support classroom teachers in targeting under-achievement

Assessment

To plan for opportunities for assessment on a regular basis.
Develop assessment tasks based on Levels of Progression in Using Mathematics
Develop a shared understanding of levels through on going internal standardisation.
Further develop the use of AFL for Numeracy

Monitoring and Evaluating

This strategy will be monitored by the Maths Team, led by the co-ordinators who will examine long and medium term planning, observe lessons, carry out ‘Book Dips’, analyse data and ensure that appropriate teaching strategies are used.

The Maths co-ordinators will also monitor effective use of resources.

From the evidence available the Maths Team will evaluate the standards attained in maths on an on-going basis