Primary maths teaching in Shanghai: an exchange teacher’s view

How does maths teaching in a primary school in Shanghai look and feel to an experienced observing teacher from an English school? A Mastery Specialist from Leicestershire, who was among a group of teachers from Maths Hubs who visited Shanghai during school year 2018/19, gives her impressions. Show notes Taking part in the discussion are: Afshah Deen, Primary Mastery Specialist and Year 2 teacher at Parkland Primary School, Wigston, Leicestershire Chris Shore, Maths Hub Lead, East Midlands South Maths Hub Steve McCormack, NCETM Communications Director Episode chapters 03:29 – Afshah’s overview of the experience 06:36 – What impressed Afshah most 07:17 – What surprised Afshah 09:04 – A lesson on properties of 3-D shapes 10:10 – Thoughts on small steps within lessons 12:02 – Fluency of the Shanghai pupils 13:16 – Shanghai teachers’ planning and discussions 17:42 – How the experience has affected Afshah as a teacher 18:58 – The wider context of teacher exchanges over the year 24:19 – How ‘greater depth’ is viewed in Shanghai 27:43 – Afshah’s role in her area as a Mastery Specialist  Information on where showcase lessons are being held in late January 2019.