Discussion

1
Discussion Collaboration in the Maths Classroom

• Primary Mathematics Coordinators Meeting
• November 2007

2
The case for greater discussion collaboration

• Current priorities
• Promoting Speaking listening throughout the
  curriculum.
• Ofsted advice on maths teaching Teachers need
  to employ a broader range of strategies to enable
  pupils to discuss and reflect on the concepts
  being taught. (Ofsted 2003).
• The development of investigative
  approachesremains weaker than other aspects of
  the mathematics curriculum. (Ofsted, 2006).
  Much research in other subject areas suggesting
  that peer discussion can help to develop these
  skills specifically (e.g. Keogh Naylor, 2007)

3
The case for greater discussion collaboration

• Learning theories of Vygotsky Bruner
• Importance of language
• Child seen in social context (social
  constructivism)
• Use of cultural tools
• Zone of Proximal Development
• Scaffolding

4
Introducing CAMECognitive Acceleration in Maths
Education
CAME.xbk
5
Derby Universitys Objectives

• Explore the role of collaboration and discussion
  in the mathematics lesson.
• Evaluate one particular model for its
  effectiveness.
• Identify and begin to plan for aspects of
  collaborative learning that could be applied in
  your classroom.

6
Working with Derby University

• If you want to take it further and develop this
  area of maths, David Benson from the University
  would be interested in working with you. He is
  currently training third year students who have
  opted for Maths as their specialism.
• D.A.Benson_at_derby.ac.uk
• Tel [phone]