Maths vocabulary
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. .