How to Lead it: Primary Maths
Will be published approx. on 10. September 2026
Book
Paperback/Softback
160 pages
978-1-80199-471-2 (ISBN)
Description
Finding it hard to know what to prioritise as subject lead or how to work out which research is relevant and how it applies to your subject? The How to Lead It series are the go-to guides for primary subject leads in schools and trusts. In them you will find:
- clear summaries of relevant research and thinking around best practice
- age-specific and inclusive classroom examples
- case studies
- reflective questions
- suggestions for short PD sessions with colleagues
Everything in the book is applied thoughtfully to your specific subject area. These books enable busy subject leaders to confidently make good decisions for effective teaching and impactful curricula.
All the key elements of the primary maths curriculum are explored including lesson design, motivation, maths anxiety, assessment, feedback, modelling, the use of manipulatives and representations, developing reasoning and problem solving as well as support on how to approach research and a step-by-step guide to implementing changes in realistic and inclusive ways.
- clear summaries of relevant research and thinking around best practice
- age-specific and inclusive classroom examples
- case studies
- reflective questions
- suggestions for short PD sessions with colleagues
Everything in the book is applied thoughtfully to your specific subject area. These books enable busy subject leaders to confidently make good decisions for effective teaching and impactful curricula.
All the key elements of the primary maths curriculum are explored including lesson design, motivation, maths anxiety, assessment, feedback, modelling, the use of manipulatives and representations, developing reasoning and problem solving as well as support on how to approach research and a step-by-step guide to implementing changes in realistic and inclusive ways.
More details
Series
Language
English
Place of publication
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Target group
Professional and scholarly
Dimensions
Height: 234 mm
Width: 153 mm
ISBN-13
978-1-80199-471-2 (9781801994712)
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Person
Shannen Doherty is an experienced primary teacher and the Teacher Development Lead for a multi-academy trust. She has led maths in schools across South London as well as leading curriculum across one school. Shannen has worked as a mastery specialist with the NCETM and has supported schools and leaders across the UK with leading and teaching maths. She has been on the advisory panel for maths at Oak National Academy and creates maths resources with Dr Frost Learning. Shannen regularly speaks at conferences and educational events across the country and is the author of 100 Ideas for Primary Teachers: Maths. Follow Shannen @MissSDoherty on X and @missdoherty on Bluesky.
Series editor Jon Hutchinson is Director of Curriculum and Teacher Development at the Reach Foundation. Prior to this, Jon was a primary school teacher, A Level religious studies teacher, and assistant headteacher at Reach Academy Feltham. Jon was also a Visiting Fellow with Ambition Institute, tutoring on a Master's in Expert Teaching programme. During the Covid-19 pandemic, Jon was a founding member of Oak National Academy, leading the primary humanities curriculum. He has acted as an expert adviser to the DfE on various groups, including as a member of the core group which developed the Early Career Framework. Jon has written several chapters in educational books, is regularly published by the TES, Schools Week and Teach Primary, and is currently writing two books on education. Follow Jon @jon_hutchinson_ on X and Bluesky.
Series editor Jon Hutchinson is Director of Curriculum and Teacher Development at the Reach Foundation. Prior to this, Jon was a primary school teacher, A Level religious studies teacher, and assistant headteacher at Reach Academy Feltham. Jon was also a Visiting Fellow with Ambition Institute, tutoring on a Master's in Expert Teaching programme. During the Covid-19 pandemic, Jon was a founding member of Oak National Academy, leading the primary humanities curriculum. He has acted as an expert adviser to the DfE on various groups, including as a member of the core group which developed the Early Career Framework. Jon has written several chapters in educational books, is regularly published by the TES, Schools Week and Teach Primary, and is currently writing two books on education. Follow Jon @jon_hutchinson_ on X and Bluesky.