Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Do I have to buy the SPRING into Maths resources before I do the training?

Yes, you will need to have access to your own resources by the time you do the training.

Q: How many people can train at one time?

The half-day training is for a maximum of 12 people. The refresher training is for a maximum of 6 people. See the Cost page for details.

Q: Can RTLBs do the SPRING into Maths training?

RTLBs can do a short, customised 1.5-hour training to learn how the programme works and how they can support schools using SPRING into Maths.

Q: Do teachers need to do the training?

Yes. Any teacher involved in overseeing programme delivery by support staff will need to do the training.

Q: Is SPRING into Maths used with students instead of their daily maths lessons?

SPRING into Maths is designed for small groups of students three to four times each week for approximately 30 minutes, in addition to regular classroom maths lessons.

Q: Do I need equipment to deliver SPRING into Maths?

Yes. Using equipment is a key feature of SPRING into Maths. Most items are already available in schools, such as an abacus and number cards, or can be sourced easily.

Q: Will the kits be made up by schools?

Yes. Schools make up the kits so they can plan across a five-to-six-week period, which can then be repeated with new groups.

Q: What ongoing support is there for schools after the training is completed?

The website supports implementation with sample-lesson videos, equipment demonstrations, planning and adaptation guidance, and information about recording and assessing learning. Each kit also includes a guide to programme delivery.

Buying

How many SPRING into Maths accounts can a school have?

Each school can have one account.

Will each school have their own licence to access SPRING into Maths?

Yes – see the Terms and Conditions on our site for more information.

Do I have to buy the SPRING into Maths resources before I do the training?

Yes you will need to have access to your own resources by the time you do the training.

Training

How many people can train at one time?

The half day training is for a maximum of 12 people.
The refresher training is for a maximum of 6 people.
For more information go to the Cost page for details.

Can RTLBs do the SPRING into Maths training?

RTLBs can do a short, customised 1.5 hour training to learn how the programme works and how they can support schools who are using SPRING into Maths.

Do teachers need to do the training?

Yes, any teacher involved in overseeing the delivery of the programme by support staff will need to do the training.

Delivery

Is SPRING into Maths used with students instead of their daily maths lessons?

SPRING into Maths is designed to be used with small groups of students 3-4 times each week for approximately 30 minutes in addition to their regular classroom maths lessons.

Do I need equipment to deliver SPRING into Maths?

Yes, using equipment is a key feature of SPRING into Maths. Most of this is readily available already in schools (abacus, number cards) or from stores (ice block sticks) etc.

Will the Kits be made up by schools?

Yes, this will be done by schools so they can plan across a 5-6 week period which is then repeated with new groups.

Support

What ongoing support is there for schools after the training is completed?

Once staff have been trained to deliver SPRING, the website will support implementation. This includes detailed videos of sample lessons at different levels and clips of how to use maths equipment, advice around planning and adapting the approach for learners, and information about how to record and assess the learning.

Each of the seven kits includes a Guide which gives helpful advice about all aspects of the delivery specific to the pedagogical approach of SPRING into Maths.