The Improving Maths Pedagogy and Practice (IMPP) scale is an innovative way of assessing and improving the quality and effectiveness of mathematics teaching in the first few years of primary or elementary schooling. It is informed by the evidence base of practice shown to improve children's outcomes and extensive professional development delivered by the authors.
The IMPP supports both the 'how' and 'what' of teaching mathematics to young children, encourages positive dispositions towards maths, and addresses issues such as maths anxiety and disengagement. It focuses on teaching developmentally appropriate maths with understanding, using 'maths talk', child-friendly contexts, concrete, pictorial and abstract representations to their best effect.
This unique measurement scale supports:
The IMPP will help teachers and school leadership successfully develop their children's mathematical understanding, reasoning and problem solving. Educators can use the scale for self-evaluation of their own practice, so they can build on what they already do well and improve where required. Leadership teams and mentors can use it to audit quality, support positive discussions and set effective development targets. The scale is particularly useful when supporting children living with disadvantage, and those with additional learning needs and maths anxiety.
| ISBN: | 9781032912219 |
| Publication date: | 28th October 2025 |
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| Publisher: | David Fulton Publishers an imprint of Taylor & Francis |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Pagination: | 144 pages |
| Genres: |
Primary and middle schools Pre-school and kindergarten Teaching of students with different educational needs Teaching skills and techniques |