Spotlight: Effectively developing pupils’ mathematical knowledge and understanding
Teachers consider the progressive development of pupils’ mathematical knowledge and understanding effectively. Most use a broad range of techniques successfully to enable most pupils to master different concepts and skills. They use maths games and activities imaginatively to make learning authentic and fun. Most teachers provide beneficial opportunities for pupils to apply numeracy skills in meaningful contexts in other areas of learning. As a result, most older pupils develop strong problem-solving and reasoning skills. By the time they reach Year 6, they are confident, competent mathematicians who use a broad range of strategies thoughtfully and have a secure understanding of key mathematical concepts.