Find out more about Rebecca Hanson and Authentic Maths.
I originally thought that Authentic Maths would focus on providing support for primary school. However the feedback from parents who’ve tried it has been so great that I’ve decided to restructure the business and focus on this service instead. This is a big change and so explains why the full business launch has been delayed. …
Dear Standards and Testing Agency. I wish to reopen my enquiry reference number 181119-000054 because you have not responded to my concern. The purpose of the rest of this email is to explain my concern about the assessment framework for the Multiplication Tables Check more clearly. Best practice for teaching tables in primary schools is…
The excellent program “The Trouble with Numbers” featuring Jo Boaler and other key figures in maths education is now available on itvplayer until 30 November 2014 at https://www.itv.com/itvplayer/tonight/series-16/episode-35-trouble-with-numbers-tonight. Availability of Jo Boaler’s free MOOC – How to Learn Math (For Students) has been extended until 30 September 2015. It takes about 6 hours to complete. …
The core series which explains the essence of the maths children need to learn in reception class is now complete and available to view on YouTube here. This series makes no judgement on how teachers should teach (whether they should facilitate independent learning through continuous provision, whether learning should be teacher directed, whether it should…
I raised a concern about the new inspection framework with Ofsted and they have now sent me an appropriate response. My enquiry (send May 23rd 2019) was as follows: Dear Ofsted,Through my business (Authentic Maths), I provide exceptionally high quality CPD for primary teachers which supports their teaching of mathematics. The CPD I provide nurtures teachers’…
UPDATE Sun 23 Feb 2025 : Following substantial feedback, my draft report which was here has now been replaced with my final report. I’d like to express my deepest thanks to all who have helped. Previous post: I’m back teaching maths in secondary schools on supply these days and I’m working in a lot of…