The Kent and Medway Maths Hub aims to develop students who are confident and successful mathematicians who can use maths in their own lives. Inspired by the creativity and power of mathematics.
Our hub works to provide the best possible professional development for schools in Kent and Medway Local Authorities. The Maths Hub network runs a series of fully funded, nationally coordinated professional development projects for anyone involved in the teaching of maths. The emphasis of these Work Groups is on collaborative, exploratory, evidence-based professional development and research, continuing through an academic year (at least) for substantial professional and systemic change: these are not done too, one-off courses, more an opportunity for school to school support, learning from someone who has tried in their own classroom.
Mathematics is an interconnected subject in which pupils need to be able to move fluently between representations of mathematical ideas. The programmes of study are, by necessity, organised into apparently distinct domains, but pupils should make rich connections across mathematical ideas to develop fluency, mathematical reasoning and competence in solving increasingly sophisticated problems. They should also apply their mathematical knowledge to science and other subjects.
Teaching for mastery is already well advanced in many schools, and it forms a key part of work within the Maths Hubs Programme. With good teaching, appropriate resources, effort and a ‘can do’ attitude all children can achieve in and enjoy mathematics.
