Ednorth TeachMeet – Maths
Zoom
Let’s connect and collaborate on all things maths! The next Ednorth TeachMeet is a space for passionate educators to share their best practices, from engaging activities and creative problem-solving to effective assessment strategies.
We believe in the power of shared knowledge and practical experience.
Join us to:
-Discover new and exciting teaching approaches.
-Exchange resources and ideas.
-Support and inspire each other.
Get ready for 90 minutes of engaging discussions and practical takeaways for making maths engaging and accessible.
This webinar is for school staff only.
Session details coming soon.
Sponsorship opportunities available! For further info, please email events@schoolsnortheast.com
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Using Variation Theory to Make Connections – John Bee, School Improvement Advisor, BWCET
This session will explore how variation theory can be used to deepen mathematical understanding by carefully designing tasks that highlight critical features and connections between concepts. We will examine practical classroom strategies that help pupils notice and generalize mathematical structures, ensuring they move beyond procedural fluency to conceptual understanding.
Drawing on examples from primary mathematics, we will discuss:
- How small, deliberate changes in examples can strengthen reasoning and problem-solving.
- Task design approaches that promote connections across different areas of maths.
- The role of teacher questioning in guiding pupils’ attention to key mathematical ideas.
- How variation theory can support pupils in verbal and written reasoning.
The session will include ready-to-use activities and insights from real classroom practice, helping teachers apply variation theory effectively in their own settings.
John Bee
School Improvement Adviser, Bishop Wilkinson Catholic Education Trust
John Bee is a school improvement adviser at Bishop Wilkinson Catholic Education Trust with responsibilities including maths and personal development. He has extensive senior leadership and teaching experience. John is a facilitator on the National Professional Qualification in Leading Primary Mathematics and is an accredited Professional Development Leader with the National Centre of Excellence in the Teaching of Mathematics. John has specialist experience in coaching, mentoring and leadership development. He is also an author, with books published on mathematics education.
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