City of Edinburgh Council Mathematics Programmes of Study

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City of Edinburgh CouncilMathematics Programmes
of Study

• Peter Gorrie
• Quality Improvement Officer
• (5-14 Mathematics, Science and Technology)

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Aims of the Presentation

• To outline context of CEC Mathematics Programmes
  of Study
• To describe the new developments at Level D/E and
  B/C
• To involve participants in identifying the use in
  S1, S2

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Background

• Funded by the authority to
• Support Schools in securing improvement
• Raise pupils attainment in 5-14 mathematics
• Enhance continuity and progression across
  transition points (stage to stage, school to
  school including placing requests)

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Rationale

• Features
• Beyond the minimum requirements of the 5-14
  Mathematics guidelines
• Take account of more recent advice provided by
  HMIe, AAP and TIMMS surveys.
• Originated in requests from primary and secondary
  schools
• Substantial commitment on implementation from
  Primary schools in Year 1 and preparation /
  liaison from Secondary staff.

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Attainment Context

• CEC Reading Scores above Scotland Reading scores
• CEC Writing scores above Scotland Writing Scores
• CEC Maths below Scotland Maths Scores

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Progress in Meeting Expected 5-14 Levels
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Continuity and Progression

• Future learning built on secure foundations
• Introduction of Level B and C programme of
  studies
• Confirmation of attainment by National
  assessments at the completion of a level
• Record sheet of pupil attainment in assessments
  to be passed on at Transition Points
• Extended assessment material to be developed ?

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Learning and Teaching

• Professional Judgement
• End of unit assessments to be used diagnostically
• Electronic traffic light record sheet now
  available
• Methodology
• mental agility, problem solving, formative
  assessment strategies, advice in Learning for All
  and ICT
• Mental agility, problem solving and ICT support
  material will be further developed

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Learning and Teaching

• Selective and appropriate use of a range of
  Resources
• One resource in isolation will not be suitable
  to effectively address all learning outcomes and
  pupil needs.
• Further Edinburgh Support Sheets have been
  developed for Level D and E. This will continue
  to be developed for B and C (available September
  2005)

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Learning and Teaching

• Pace of Learning through units
• Pupils should be secure with learning outcomes
  before progressing onto the next level. Once
  secure, they should progress at an appropriate
  rate.
• Pupil Self Evaluation sheets now included as part
  of programmes of study

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New Features in Enhanced Programmes of Study at D
and E

• Updated matching of core resources
• Learning Outcomes numbered
• Electronic versions of planners matched to
  Abacus, Collins, Teejay and Maths in Action.
• Secondary resources Heinemann(will be matched)
  and Maths in Action
• Email Peter Gorrie QS (peter.gorrie_at_educ.edin.gov.
  uk) for copies

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New Features in Enhanced Programmes of Study at D
and E

• Pupil self evaluation material
• Electronic record sheet of assessment
• Updated written guidance in teacher notes and
  FAQs

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New Features in Enhanced Programmes of Study at D
and E

• Edinburgh Teacher produced support sheets for
  gaps in core resources
• Support materials for long multiplication and
  long division

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Level B and C Programmes What is in the Folders
?

• Generic Programme
• Programme matched to Core resources of 10-14
  Pack, LRC Problem Solving, TENS, SHM and
  Heinemann
• End of unit assessments
• Transition Record

• Notes for teachers on using the programmes
• Pupil Self Evaluation Sheets
• Separate page for Mental Maths Planning
• Cross References to Total Numeracy

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Seconded Staff to Support The Schools

• Cluster support and co-ordination
• Easing the transition process
• Enhancing existing material
• Source of feedback on development

• Direct Classroom Support
• Release of teaching staff
• Resource organisation
• ICT support

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Schools without Cluster Secondee Support

• All schools have been kept informed with new
  material
• Direct support for transition issues from Fiona
  Robertson QIO Maths and Computing Peter Gorrie
  QIO Denise Blair PT Mathematics Craigmount High
  School
• Cluster secondees likely to be available next
  session

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Further Support Material available for August 2005

• Draft Programme for Level F
• Support sheets for Levels B and C
• ICT Support cross referencing of Interactive
  Resources to Learning Outcomes

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Discussion 1. Future Possible Developments 2.
Cluster Transition Issues
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ICT in 5-14 Maths

• Katie Iddon

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From a presentation at the National Numeracy
Conference (Feb 2005) by Carolyn Hutchison, Head
of Assessment (SEED).
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From a presentation at the National Numeracy
Conference (Feb 2005) by Carolyn Hutchison, Head
of Assessment (SEED).