Maths Action Plan

1) To teach mathematics in context.
• Make connections between Maths and other curriculum areas.
• Teach maths in context in non Number Strands. For example, teaching decimals when working with measurement.
• Teach maths in any situation e.g. EOTC, camps where relevant.
2) To track progress in Mathematics
• To ensure we are using GLOSS to test for Numeracy Strategy stage throughout the year whenever our team is teaching a particular domain.
• To ensure teachers are familiar with the mini GLOSS test questions and Dinah’s sheet for recording students’ responses.
• To record data on MUSAC to show beginning and end of year levels and stages in every strand.
• Dependent on Team planning as to how often these are done.

3) To use the data we have to change and inform our teaching
• To use Knowledge and basic facts tests to identify next learning steps.
• After completing the Mini GLOSS tests on students, identify their next learning steps, and ensure these are covered in Mathematics programme.
• To analyse all the data from all the strands of Mathematics and identify trends, strengths or weaknesses of students. If there is a specific trend e.g. if students are failing in Measurement, then make that a focus for Dinah to help us improve our practise in this area.
• Use the PAT Maths Data to identify gaps and use these to create our Thinking Thursday Problems.


• Use grouping sheets provided in Maths folder to group students according to strategy. Record Knowledge percentages beside their names and arrow over any movement/progress.
• Twice a year for Knowledge test. Four times a year for basic facts.
• Dependent on Team planning.