PTM POSITIVES

• Good judgement on progress
• Detailed feedback reports
• National comparason

PTM LIMITATIONS

• Auditory & timed first section
• Unknown algorithm for SAS
• Identical questions
• All heavily wordy questions - EAL
• Clunky handling system / IT challenges
• BEWARE! In contrast to maths educational philosophy and external exam criteria

MATHS DEPARTMENT CURRENT AIMS/STRATEGIES

• 7&8 Understanding overrides processing
• Majority cohort focus (middle ability)
• Accelerated provision
• Weak pupil support - LDC
• Holistic setting

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YEAR 6 YEAR 7

YEAR 7 HIGHLIGHTS

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FUTURE STRATEGIES

• Year 6
• Flexible approach to setting
• Continue to focus on teaching for understanding