Settings-Based Research

Researcher(s): Aggie Bennet Setting(s): Brunel Field Primary Status: Findings published Sub question How can this affect their mathematical play? The aim is to develop children's independent exploration and seeing the maths in what they are doing so they choose to...

Researcher(s): Fiona Wasiewicz Setting(s): Colston's Primary Status: Ongoing Fiona began by looking at whole class teaching. She then looked at the Shanghai Model and has tried using what she terms 'call and response maths'. From the different things Fiona has...

Researcher(s): Anna Crisp Setting(s): Dolphin School Status: Ongoing Anna explored lots of different open-ended resources and changed the provision, introducing clicker counters where the children are surveying each other, sand timers and carpet books for making marks...

Researcher(s): Elaine Davies Setting(s): Westbury-on-Trym C of E Academy Status: Findings published What is the adult's role in supporting children's independent mathematical thinking? Elaine started with the idea that maths in class was too adult directed and wanted...

Researcher(s): Emma Davies Setting(s): Bannerman Road Status: Findings published The children were reluctant to make marks so Emma has been developing this within her setting. She has looked at a range of observations and analyses them to look at the maths that was...

Researcher(s): Dawn Chivers Setting(s): Compass Point Status: Findings Published Maths is a priority at Compass Point, and the setting is trying to develop children’s in-depth understanding of maths. There is a need to focus on language development. Dawn has filmed...

Researcher(s): Jackie Greenwood Setting(s): Children's House Montessori, Clifton Status: Published Jackie hopes to draw attention to the maths in nursery and home without making it too direct and pressured.  She is keen to prevent children developing an anxiety about...