Oxford University Press (OUP) has unveiled its Oxford Mastery Framework; a holistic offering providing teachers with all the tools and support needed to raise the next generation of mathematicians. OUP has partnered with experts across the education sector to publish research, and create tailored products and accompanying free resources, to support all areas of the maths mastery curriculum.
As part of the launch of the new Oxford Mastery Framework, OUP has announced a partnership with Oracy charity, Voice 21, to underpin one of the key pillars of the new Framework; oracy in maths. Findings cited by OUP and Voice 21 show high-quality dialogue in maths can lead to pupils having a deeper understanding of mathematical concepts and processes.
Together with Voice 21, OUP has developed a free online and printed resource Talk for Maths Benchmarks to give teachers tangible tips on how to develop spoken maths skills in the classroom. As one of the few resources in the UK dedicated to supporting best practices in teaching oracy in maths, the Talk for Maths Benchmarks is also a call to action for teachers across the UK to share their feedback in order to inform further research and resource development.
Results from Summerhill Academy, a Voice 21 Oracy school, revealed that 95% of pupils achieved or exceeded the expected standard in mathematics in their 2023 Key Stage 2 SATs (an increase of 25% on the previous year) after introducing oracy for maths strategies in their classroom. Additionally, the number of pupils eligible for Pupil Premium achieving or exceeding the expected standard increased by 46% to 94%. The experiences of Summerhill Academy’s teachers and leaders, along with additional Voice 21 Oracy schools, directly informed the Talk for Maths Benchmarks.
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