Thinking Deeply about Primary Education School-wide maths improvement with Lisa Coe
May 7, 2025
Lisa Coe, a primary mathematics expert, shares her rich insights on transforming school-wide math education. She discusses effective strategies for instigating change, highlighting the importance of building relationships among educators and leaders. Lisa also dives into revamping the primary math curriculum, focusing on the need for collaboration among teachers to meet students' evolving needs. Her practical tips offer valuable guidance for both new and seasoned educators looking to enhance their classroom practices.
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Build Relationships for Change
- Build strong relationships with school leaders and maths leads to gain buy-in for change.
- Prioritise changes carefully to allow teachers time to absorb new practices before introducing more.
Refine Curriculum Collaboratively
- Review and improve your curriculum to ensure all key concepts are included and well sequenced.
- Work with knowledgeable leads to critique and refine the curriculum collaboratively.
Lone Primary Voice in Team
- Lisa is currently the only primary practitioner in a trust team mostly composed of secondary educators.
- She relies on the five primary school maths leads as her sounding board to ensure practical primary-level application.