ORACY IN CORE 3 MATHEMATICS – PROFESSIONAL scheme FOR A-LEVEL AND CORE 3 TEACHING

ORACY IN CORE MATHEMATICS – PROFESSIONAL RESOURCE FOR A-LEVEL AND CORE 3 TEACHING

Equip your students with not only the mathematical skills they need but also the confidence and vocabulary to express them clearly. The Oracy in Core Mathematics Project is designed specifically for KS5 and A-Level Core 3 Mathematics, where reasoning, communication, and applied problem-solving are central to success. This structured resource integrates oracy principles into mathematics teaching, helping students explain their thinking, justify their methods, and collaborate effectively.

WHAT THIS PROJECT OFFERS TEACHERS

• A complete collection of lesson plans, oracy-based tasks, and discussion frameworks aligned to Core Maths and A-Level Core 3 topics.
• Tools and resources to help teachers structure meaningful mathematical dialogue, including sentence starters, key vocabulary lists, and reasoning prompts.
• Ready-to-use classroom and online discussion activities designed to support both individual and group learning.
• Assessment strategies for tracking student progress in mathematical communication and reasoning.
• Teacher guidance materials for integrating oracy within existing schemes of work or tutoring sessions.

WHY TEACHERS AND SCHOOLS SHOULD DOWNLOAD

• Improves Deep Understanding: Students who articulate mathematical reasoning develop conceptual mastery, not just procedural fluency.
• Supports Diverse Learners: Ideal for English as an Additional Language (EAL) students or those who struggle to express mathematical ideas clearly.
• Enhances Exam Performance: Builds students’ ability to explain reasoning, justify answers, and engage with higher-level problem-solving questions.
• Saves Planning Time: Ready-to-teach materials with minimal adaptation needed.
• Encourages Engagement: Promotes active learning through purposeful talk and collaboration, making mathematics more accessible and enjoyable.

KEY COMPONENTS INCLUDED

• Ten or more lesson outlines with embedded oracy tasks covering key Core 3 topics (e.g., algebra, functions, quadratics, coordinate geometry).
• Fifty structured discussion stems and mathematical vocabulary prompts for developing precise communication.
• Group discussion frameworks and peer assessment tools to encourage collaborative reasoning.
• Teacher guidance on how to scaffold talk for different abilities and classroom contexts.
• Editable worksheets and PowerPoints for flexible classroom or tutoring use.

SUMMARY

The Oracy in Core Mathematics Project is a practical, evidence-based toolkit designed to enhance the quality of mathematical reasoning and communication at A-Level. It provides teachers and tutors with the structure, language, and confidence to build classrooms where students talk about mathematics fluently and accurately.

This resource helps develop not only stronger exam performance but also confident, articulate learners who understand the “why” behind their answers.