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Effective Maths - 2026/27 updates
Additional guidance on the independent task At the start of each set of slides there is now a slide/s entitled ‘Essential features of the independent task’. Analysis of what is involved in the task is provided. This is being done because, when planning an Effective Maths lesson, it is a good idea to start by looking at the independent task students will complete at the end of the lesson. (i.e. The worksheet towards the end of the slides.) Starting with the independent task is
Jul 9
Ready to Progress
Ready to Progress lessons The DfE Ready to Progress criteria summarise the most important knowledge and understanding within each year group. The RTP section of the main Effective Maths site has been updated, with links for each RTP criterion to the specific lesson, or sequence of lessons, that supports it. While some criteria are covered by a single key lesson, others are supported by multiple lessons. You can view some lessons here. 2AS–4 Add and subtract any 2 two-digit n
Jun 10
Lessons using pattern blocks
Lessons using pattern blocks are being introduced across the main EM programme and also the EM Securing Fluency Programme. Effective Maths - Securing Fluency Programme There is a new unit on the fluency website, Stage 2 (Unit 5). This unit focuses on three areas. [1] Securing the ability to read times on analogue clock faces [2] Developing a deep understanding of 2D shape [3] Creating and continuing arithmetic number sequences See more here. Effective Maths – main programme
Jun 7
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