
Matt Ellis
@MrMJEllis
Followers
4K
Following
4K
Media
853
Statuses
3K
Assistant Head, Maths and Behaviour Lead - Try Your Best ❤️
Leicester, England
Joined March 2015
Things you miss about UKS2 teaching Multiplying fractions by integers can be a tricky concept to understand but this really helped children understand the structure to these types of questions. I am firm believer that resources are for all children 🧮
60
274
2K
Really pleased that these have launched today! Working with @Jayney_jarvis & Sian Smith. Please read/ share @Lisa_Lalor @MathsWarwick @annahackett_ @helenlaflin @A_mcgeeney @curious_maths @hari_neo21 @DavisonMiss @MrMJEllis @MathsAtBartons @chrisdysonHT @sphoenix78 @K_Cauchi
📢 We're excited to launch our new Fluency and Phonics for Maths Benchmarks, designed to give schools structured and evidence-informed guidance for embedding phonics-style strategies into maths teaching. Take a look here: https://t.co/iID4Wz25n0
#PhonicsForMaths #MathsFluency
0
7
15
When you see the power of the manipulative 💡 Such a clear and easy way to show reminders in Year 3 👏 all can achieve with structure like this. @pdLouiseP with the inspiration (again) Many examples like this on this link 👇 https://t.co/TfwovFV0LL
3
22
173
Counting down the days to the SATs and what better way than to combine some past paper questions, exercise and Pokémon! The kids were absolutely loving running around the school site in pairs and answering questions. Highly recommend.
14
8
136
Feeling inspired to try and get some maths stories into KS1 and KS2 after listening to our FS lead, lead her Maths Hub session on the pedagogy of mathematical graphics and the progression of composition in Early Years! Thankyou, Laura. You are awesome! 🧮 🧠 💭
1
4
15
🎉Exciting news! We've joined up with @HFL_Education to create the Modelling for Maths Benchmarks to support teachers and schools, offering actionable ideas about how best to incorporate manipulatives into maths teaching. #ModellingForMaths Find out more: https://t.co/dRv6c10nHF
1
10
24
Eastfield Cafe High engagement in maths today as ch had to work out how much a bill was, then give change or find out how short the customer was. Adding and subtracting decimals with a context ✅ I would highly recommend doing this! Who said imaginary play stopped in KS1 😂
0
4
28
Back to maths homework this week in EYFS, we enjoyed working out doubles using the Numicon resources! The number rod tracks were a particular favourite, especially with doubles over 5.
0
2
9
❤️ teaching the fractions recap today - Vocabulary bullseye to check children’s understanding of fractions - Fractions within a whole - Drawing out and recalled knowledge of equivalent fractions. (Numicon used for pattern spotting) Let me know if you’d like this lesson
8
8
36
Quentin Blake 🖼️ 1) An artist study of… 2) Sketching techniques of… 3) Watercolour painting practise 4) Practise sketching ourselves in the style of… 5) Complete an illustration in the style of… Great outcomes and all children achieved 👩🎨
0
1
15
Factor sandwich station in Y6 🥪 This is a great way for children to find and discuss: factors, factor pairs and prime numbers. We took the conversation on further in the lesson by looking at common factors with given numbers. Give it a try 😊
2
10
97
Numicon and Y6… together? We spent time learning through play, where ch had to add + and - numbers with a partner A great💡 taken from the Numicon Essentials lessons! Takeaway: It is important for resources to be familiar with ch as many wanted to make shapes using the tiles
3
8
65
When you see the power of the manipulative 💡 Such a clear and easy way to show reminders in Year 3 👏 all can achieve with structure like this. @pdLouiseP with the inspiration (again) Many examples like this on this link 👇 https://t.co/TfwovFV0LL
3
22
173
I really enjoyed making this ‘How we use Numicon” booklet with a colleague. It shows lots of ways of how to manipulate tiles in KS2. (Message if you want it) However, if you want CPD and support with Maths and Oracy, sign upto Numicon Essentials. 🌟 https://t.co/TfwovFV0LL
21
27
156
📢 We're thrilled to announce we're working with @voice21oracy to shine a spotlight on #oracy in #maths! Our #TalkForMaths Benchmarks include top tips to develop spoken maths skills in the classroom. Download the benchmarks & share your feedback with us: https://t.co/pJTrgiLCTe
4
25
38
One of my favourite lessons to teach with Numicon. Once children have a secure place value understanding, this adaptive teaching scaffold can transfer across many missing number problems. Give it a try! #NumiconEssentials
2
15
90
Do you want exclusive access to 6 free sample lessons, print resource packs, teacher modelling videos, and more? Sign up here: https://t.co/PotEmFZcZ5
oupform.edcowebsites.co.uk
Keen to build your confidence in using manipulatives in the classroom? Numicon Essentials can help! Listen to @DavisonMiss explain how 👇 https://t.co/zV7eIFTGaK
0
6
8
An amazing project to be involved with. Talking, Modelling and Numicon… What isn’t there to be excited about! 🙌🏻 It is definitely worth clicking the link below 👇 to find out more! https://t.co/A4yTzhIhC0
Late finish after reviewing & editing fantastic lessons & doing some filming for @OUPPrimary #NumiconEssentials. A fantastic collaboration with the likes of @DavisonMiss @MrMJEllis @thisisllewis @Lisa_Lalor @helenlaflin & many others. Find out more here: https://t.co/o8fQciuSnE
1
2
8
This is often an area of maths that children can find confusing. So we try and tackle that by using: • Numicon Tiles • 2 coloured pens This is one way that we scaffold learning!
1
17
69
This is one of my favourite moments with Numicon! Showing intervals and reminders on a number line ❤️🙌🏻 Also, apologies for the song choice but who doesn’t love a-bit of star girl 🎶 #Throwback
3
17
89
The Eastfield Cafe was open again this week. This time the children had to workout orders for 10,100,1000 times the cost or they had to split the bill between 10,100,1000. They even experienced rounding to 2DP. Real life problems smashing it again 🙌🏻
1
3
40