Teaching maths to SEND students

“This short course considers practical ways to embed mathematical thinking and learning into your classroom, explores the principles of ‘teaching for mastery’, and identifies effective teaching strategies for the maths curriculum. This short course is designed with SEND students in mind, but ‘good teaching for SEND is good teaching for all’ – making it applicable to whole-class teaching too.

Learning outcomes

• You will understand the key principles of ‘Teaching for Mastery’
• You will be able to make maths accessible for SEND students and understand some of the barriers to achievement they may face
• You will feel confident in your understanding and application of the Concrete Pictorial Abstract (CPA) approach

Advantages of the course

• Many students report ‘maths anxiety’, which affects their confidence and ability to apply known number skills to different contexts. This course explains ‘maths anxiety’ and some of the ways it can be overcome. As this does not just affect SEND students, but all students, this section of the course will be useful for teaching staff in a wide range of classrooms.
• Underpinning the course is the idea that maths should be fun, accessible, and tangible for SEND students. This course includes games and activities to play with students and a list of concrete manipulatives Additional activities encourage you to reflect on your learningThere is also suggested extended reading that gives both practical information and links to websites, books, and podcasts to expand knowledge”