James Cresswell teaches at a large secondary school in Suffolk where ability-setting in maths is well established, for all year groups. To reduce movement and numbers of contacts during the pandemic, the school took the decision to teach Key Stage 3 in their mixed attainment form groups in autumn 2020. This has been a big change for the department, and James tells us how he has made the most of it.
Show notesTaking part in the discussion are:
James Cresswell: maths teacher at a secondary school in Suffolk
Gwen Tresidder: NCETM Communications Manager
Episode chapters05:36 - How have your lessons changed?
12:06 - Where have you got support and ideas from?
14:46 - How have students and parents reacted?
Useful linksJames Cresswell tweets as @mathsmrc.
During the conversation, James mentions:
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