Primary Maths Conference

Leicester
June 2023
9am - 4pm

The Complete Mathematics conference for mathematics leaders and teachers in primary schools

The Complete Mathematics conference for mathematics subject leaders and teachers in primary schools brings together teachers from across the country for an informative day of discussion, debate, policy updates and exploring impactful teaching and learning.

Programme

  • 9:00 - 9:10
    Welcome
  • 9:10 - 9:20
    Networking

    A chance to meet attendees and share practice, speed sharing is a light-hearted way to collect practical tips for the school year ahead.

  • 9:20 - 10:15
    Session 1

    TBC

  • 10:15 - 10:25
    Networking

    A chance to meet attendees and share practice, speed sharing is a light-hearted way to collect practical tips for the school year ahead.

  • 10:25 - 11:20
    Session 2

    TBC

  • 11:20 - 11:30
    Networking

    Does “greater depth” exist and, if so, what is it?

  • 11:30 - 12:30
    Session 3

    TBC

  • 12:30 - 13:00
    Networking and Lunch

    (please remember to bring your own)

    Tweet Up: Whether you’re new to Twitter, an experienced tweeter or considering joining, this lunch-time “Tweet Up” is an opportunity to meet colleagues from social media, make new connections and share practice beyond the physical boundaries of the conference.

  • 13:00 - 13:55
    Session 4

    TBC

  • 13:55 - 14:05
    Networking

    How can we ensure all pupils are given the opportunity to engage with the depth and complexity of mathematics? 

  • 14:05 - 15:00
    Session 5

    To infinity and beyond! Teaching mental calculation strategies for understanding with Siobhan King and Gill Shearsby-Fox

  • 15:00 - 15:10
    Networking

    TBC

  • 15:10 - 15:50
    Attendee Panel

    Thinking Deeply about Mathematics Education

  • 15:50 - 16:00
    Closing Remarks

Kieran Mackle @Kieran_M_Ed

The Next Big Thing in Mathematics Education?

The Next Big Thing in Mathematics Education is an exploration of one of the key themes running through primary mathematics; The Structures of Arithmetic. What are they, why are they so often overlooked, how can we build them into our curriculum sequences and, most importantly, how can we support all pupils in developing a rich and deep understanding of the structures? In this session we will try to answer each of these questions and explore tasks which can help place arithmetic structures at the heart of our practice.

Panel

Thinking Deeply about Mathematics Education.

Thinking Deeply about Mathematics Education is a panel designed to generate discussion around some of the biggest questions facing all teachers of mathematics. With the opportunity to think deeply about the questions provided throughout the day, this attendee populated panel will ask and seek to answer the following questions…

Does “greater depth” exist and, if so, what is it?

How can we ensure all pupils are given the opportunity to engage with the depth and complexity of mathematics? 

What do you do when in need of inspiration for task design?