Robin Hood JI School

In a recent OFSTED report the school was praised for standards in mathematics and this year's key stage two results further highlight the good work that is going on. Head Teacher Dave Broadfield attributes their success to a number of related factors.

• Ensuring maths maintains a high profile in the school with a great deal of input from the Head and Deputy Head Teachers;
  
• Small group teaching of year 6 for two lessons per week. The class is divided into three ability groups. The class teacher takes one group. The Head and Deputy take the other two groups;
  
• Global Maths Software is used extensively. The school's network of computers is in use from 8am with a group of pupils working on a programme of work tailor made for them by their teacher. Computers are also used as part of normal maths lessons, sometimes to introduce a topic, sometimes to reinforce ideas and revise;
  (The computer room is called the IAB room ... "Infinity And Beyond!")
  
• Regular intensive whole class question and answer sessions with pupils encouraged to explain their strategies for solving problems;
  
• Whole class working on the same mathematical topic at the same time;
  
• NFER tests are used to closely monitor pupils' performance;
  
• Targets are set for year groups, classes and individuals;
  
• Pupils are given practice tackling test questions with resources bought in;
  
• An intensive four week period of multi-sensory sessions. This "zappy" half hour takes place every day after lunch with three teachers team teaching the whole class;
  
• Constantly build up pupil's self esteem, let them know that they are very important and celebrate their successes.
  
• Every lesson starts with pupils understanding the aims of the lesson and ends with a whole class reflection on what they have achieved;
  
• Excellent quality of display of pupils work and achievements.