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How to Lead it: Primary Maths
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Description
Finding it hard to know what to prioritise as subject lead or how to work out which research is relevant and how it applies to your subject? The How to Lead It series are the go-to guides for primary subject leads in schools and trusts. In them you will find:
- clear summaries of relevant research and thinking around best practice
- age-specific and inclusive classroom examples
- case studies
- reflective questions
- suggestions for short PD sessions with colleagues
Everything in the book is applied thoughtfully to the specific subject area of maths. These books enable busy subject leaders to confidently make good decisions for effective teaching and impactful curricula.
All the key elements of the primary maths curriculum are explored including lesson design, motivation, maths anxiety, assessment, feedback, modelling, the use of manipulatives and representations, developing reasoning and problem solving as well as support on how to approach research and a step-by-step guide to implementing changes in realistic and inclusive ways.
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Product details
| Published | 10 Sep 2026 |
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| Format | Ebook (Epub & Mobi) |
| Edition | 1st |
| Pages | 160 |
| ISBN | 9781801994729 |
| Imprint | Bloomsbury Education |
| Series | How to Lead It |
| Publisher | Bloomsbury Publishing |
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Reviews
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Whether you're stepping into maths leadership for the first time or seeking to strengthen your existing approach, this book is invaluable. With its practical advice, real-world examples and research-informed guidance, it shows exactly how to build a strong maths culture and lead sustained improvement. Maths leads will come away with a clear sense of what to prioritise, how to implement change effectively and the confidence to lead their subject with purpose.
@SarahFarrellKS2, Sarah Farrell, primary maths lead, class teacher and author
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Expertly navigating the line between theory and practice, How to Lead It: Primary Maths is essential reading for anyone new to subject leadership or interested in refining their craft. With Shannen at the wheel, the future of mathematics education is in safe hands.
Dr Kieran Mackle, Director, ALTA Education
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This is an outstanding book, covering all the bases of maths leadership with tremendous clarity. Along the way, Shannen also builds a detailed picture of what truly great maths teaching looks like, which leaders can aspire to model and embed in their schools. It's essential reading for senior leaders too, who will learn what matters most and how to support their maths leader to succeed.
Jo Austen, author of 'Small Numbers, Big Ideas: Essential Concepts for Teaching Early Maths'

























