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Improving Oracy through Number Talks

  • Oracy is fundamental to developing mathematical understanding. This interactive session explores how Number Talks can improve pupils' confidence, reasoning and fluency by creating classrooms where every voice is valued.
  • Understand how structured talk supports mathematical understanding.
  • Develop questioning techniques that promote reasoning and discussion.
  • Encourage all pupils to explain, justify and refine their thinking.
  • Strengthen mathematical vocabulary through purposeful classroom dialogue.
  • Plan Number Talks that can be implemented immediately.

Lisa Leach (Independent Maths Consultant)

I have been in education for over 25 years, as a class teacher, maths lead, and senior leader roles across the primary age range.  During this time, I have also held the position of Maths Consultant for Rochdale LA, been the Project Lead for an Education Endowment Foundation project across 11 schools, led a Maths Strategic School Improvement project across 2 local authorities and been a lead trainer, and now a National Development Lead for Every Child Counts (Edge Hill University).  I work closely with Turing NW Maths Hub as their Local Leader for Maths Education and have completed their Professional Development and School Leader accreditations.  I am also involved in the NPQML.  I work with Teachers, Teaching Assistants, and pupils - striving to make a difference for all children, sharing my enthusiasm and passion for maths.

Hafley Court, OL12 9DJ

Buckley Road

Rochdale OL12 9DJ

United Kingdom