Teaching Maths for Mastery - How schools can achieve mastery in practice

This expert guide focuses on ''why'' and particularly ''how'' schools might achieve mastery in mathematics, with concrete examples from the classroom. Teaching for mastery is an effective approach to education that can help all students develop a deep and lasting understanding of key concepts. It has been proven to improve pupil achievement, especially for children who have traditionally struggled with mathematics. Teaching Maths for Mastery covers the five big ideas of teaching for mastery: coherence, representation and structure, mathematical thinking, fluency, and variation. It explains how these ideas can be implemented in the classroom and provides advice on assessing student learning. Written by experienced mastery specialist, John Bee, and offering case studies from a range of different classroom scenarios, this book is written to support teachers in creating a classroom where all children can succeed. This book provides the knowledge and skills you need to teach for mastery in mathematics and ensure your pupils reach their full potential.>

About the author

John Bee is a maths advisor for a large multi-academy trust. He has had many roles in education including Deputy Headteacher, Key Stage Leader and Mathematics Leader at different primary schools. He has been teaching for 12 years across all primary age ranges. John is a Primary Mastery Specialist, contributing to the work of the Maths Hubs Programme in England. He has a master's degree in education with a focus on mathematics. Visit John's website at www.mrbeeteach.com and follow him for more @mrbeeteach.

Product details

• Authors: John Bee
• Publisher: Bloomsbury
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Release: 05.06.2025
• EAN: 9781801996105
• ISBN: 978-1-80199-610-5
• No. of pages: 192
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > Education > Education system; MATHEMATICS / Study & Teaching, EDUCATION / Leadership, Teaching skills and techniques, Teaching skills & techniques, Curriculum planning & development, Teachers' classroom resources & material, Educational: Mathematics & numeracy, Primary and middle schools, Educational: Mathematics and numeracy, EDUCATION / Schools / Levels / Elementary, EDUCATION / Teaching / Subjects / Mathematics, Lesson plans