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