Brent and Barnet John Lyons Funded project

Oliver Goldsmith Brent – Catherine Dardenne Year 3

This case study shows how the Lesson Study group worked with an Every Child Counts teacher to improve learning of subtraction, data handling and place value using a range of resources

Oliver Goldsmith Brent – Steve

This Year 4 Lesson Study introduces new teaching approaches for division and decimals. The Lesson Study has helped teachers to anticipate common misconceptions in division.

Oliver Goldsmith Brent – Eleanor Purdue

This case study focused on teaching and learning of subtraction, place value and data handling in Year 3. Pupils used a range of resources to support their understanding of Carroll and Venn diagrams.

Oliver Goldsmith Brent – Annette O’Shaughnessy

This Year 4 case study focuses on teaching and learning of division and decimals. Teachers were able to use their experience of common misconceptions to pre-empt any obstacles to learning.

Oliver Goldsmith Brent – Sandra Solanki

As an ECC teacher, Sandra wanted to help teachers to develop children’s understanding of mathematical concepts through the use of resources including models and images.

Lesson Study project 3C Dollis Junior School

This Year 3 project examined the different strategies used by pupils when undertaking calculations. The LS took place in  a lower attaining mathematics Set 3. The group learned that:-

  • Models and images support pupils’ thinking.
  • Modelling using equipment such as Numicon supports some children.
  • A multi-sensory approach to number is supportive to children who are experiencing difficulties in early mathematics skills.