Maths Invaders at Templeton Primary School
Aidan Schanssema, Director of Teaching – Numeracy, from Templeton Primary School gives insight into the use of Maths Invaders by Year 2 classes at the
Name : Lumber, Jack
Occupation : See Above.
How Many Words per minute can you do?: 6wpm
Name : *Dragon roars*
Occupation : *Gestures towards treasure horde*
How Many Words per minute can you do?: *Hold up six fingers*
Name : B.Ware
Occupation : I sell goods.
How Many Words per minute can you do?: 40wpm
Name : Mr Sails
Occupation : Salesman
How Many Words per minute can you do?: 45wpm *Conditions apply
Name : Sir Blade
Occupation : Swordsman
How Many Words per minute can you do?: 20wpm
Name : Daisy
Occupation : Waitress
How Many Words per minute can you do? : 22wpm
Name : Smithie
Occupation : Blacksmith
How Many Words per minute can you do? : 7wpm
Name : Taylor
Occupation : Tailor
How Many Words per minute can you do? : 15wpm
Name : Mr Stockman
Occupation : Borrower
How Many Words per minute can you do? : 55wpm
Name : Poppet
Occupation : Sentient Puppet
How Many Words per minute can you do?: 10 wpm
Name : Guard Ian
Occupation : Guard
How Many Words per minute can you do?: 15 wpm
Name : Mr Knits
Occupation : Retired
How Many Words per minute can you do? : 10 wpm
Name : Greg
Occupation : Card games enthusiast
How Many Words per minute can you do?: 30 wpm
Name : Jeeves
Occupation : Taste Tester
How Many Words per minute can you do? : 25wpm
Name : Stern Fern
Occupation : Librarian
How Many Words per minute can you do? : 50wpm
Name : King
Occupation : “ ”
How Many Words per minute can you do? : 120wpm
Aidan Schanssema, Director of Teaching – Numeracy, from Templeton Primary School gives insight into the use of Maths Invaders by Year 2 classes at the
The link between speed, confidence, fluency and attainment What does a confident student look like? Motivated – an enthusiastic learner who is ready to respond
Research demonstrates that the consistent use of Maths Invaders significantly boosts students’ answer speed (confidence) and attainment (maths age) at a rate well above normal