Teach Middle East Magazine Jan-Feb 2019 Issue 3 Volume 6 | Page 11

Advertorial LEADING CHANGE IN THE MATHEMATICS LANDSCAPE D espite being taught for millennia, maths is still a tricky subject to master. In classrooms, children are still expected to memorise formulas through individual rote learning, while varying attainment levels make it difficult to get everyone learning and progressing together. Mathematics for everyone A clear view of success All learners can master maths when they have the right kind of instruction and support. MNP is dedicated to building an empowered and inspired global maths community and helping you give your pupils the best start possible. Schools teaching maths for mastery have seen maths standards rise, proving it’s not what you learn, it’s how you learn it. For school leaders, meeting these challenges while still having time to support your teaching staff can feel impossible. But maths teaching looks different with Maths — No Problem! The MNP approach develops a deep and sustainable understanding of maths. Pupils learn to work on problems systematically, instead of relying on memory. It teaches pupils to apply their maths knowledge to unfamiliar problems and builds on pupils’ existing knowledge and competencies. Research shows that learning outcomes are improved when pupils are provided with a reliable mathematical framework. MNP uses a spiral approach to learning where each lesson builds upon previous learnings and pupils revisit prior concepts to encourage essential connections. This gives pupils a deeper understanding of mathematical concepts and helps build their mathematical fluency. Starting with evidence MNP is a new way of thinking about maths teaching, but the ideas and theories its based on have been around for a lot longer. MNP takes the best research from the world’s most influential educational thinkers and puts it into practice. Based on the theories of well- established educational psychologists like Piaget, Dienes, Vygotsky, Skemp and Bruner, every element is based on evidence, in-class testing and constant refinement. Support when you need it You’re not alone — and you never will be. MNP provides extensive training and resources to teach world-class maths. MNP courses give educators of every skill level teaching strategies that they can use right away. Courses are led by world-renowned maths trainers while online training includes in-class footage, technique videos and in- depth interviews. Award-winning textbooks and workbooks are fully aligned with the DfE. Plus, supplemental resources like the Mathsteasers Series, support your advanced learners and keep everyone learning together. Since 2007, MNP has helped thousands of schools across the UK adopt this highly effective teaching approach. School leaders have seen first-hand how this inclusive approach builds self-confidence and resilience in pupils and raises maths standards across the board. “94% of Year 6 met expected standards in maths, with 41% of the year group achieving greater depth. We absolutely believe our change to a mastery approach using MNP has contributed and we are incredibly proud of how well our children did.” - St Bridget’s School, Wirral | 2017 Making an impact MNP has worked with experts, teachers, academics and parents to develop a network of resources that make maths make sense for all learners. Training, resources, community — it’s everything in one place to give every learner a chance to make a greater impact on the world around them. Ready to lead the change? Join us at our Maths Mastery Leadership Conference, Dubai, 3–5 March 2019. The result is a fresh pedagogical approach that emphasises teaching maths for mastery through problem- solving, mathematical fluency and a deep understanding of mathematical concepts. Class Time | | Jan - Feb 2019 | 11