About Pete Richardson

Walton Le Dale Primary School

Deputy Headteacher

Pete is a passionate convert to a mastery approach, blending the best of Singapore, Shanghai & home grown pedagogy. He blogs for Third Space on Mastery, & more!

How to Teach Subtraction KS2: Maths Bootcamp [2]

A how-to on running KS2 Maths interventions to plug subtraction gaps.

By Pete Richardson 8 min read

How to Teach Place Value KS2: Maths Bootcamp [4]

A how-to on running KS2 Maths interventions to plug place value gaps.

By Pete Richardson 11 min read

How to Teach Division KS2: Maths Bootcamp [7]

A how-to on running KS2 Maths interventions to plug division gaps.

By Pete Richardson 8 min read

How to Teach Multiplication KS2: Maths Bootcamp [6]

Step-by-step guidance for running KS2 interventions for Year 5/Year 6 to address common multiplication misconceptions.

By Pete Richardson 12 min read

How to Teach Algebra KS2: Maths Bootcamp [5]

A how-to on running KS2 Maths interventions to plug algebra gaps.

By Pete Richardson 7 min read

How to Teach Fractions KS2: Maths Bootcamp [3]

A how-to on running KS2 Maths interventions to plug multiplication gaps.

By Pete Richardson 10 min read

How to Teach the Bar Model KS1 & KS2: Word Problems

How to use bar models for addition, subtraction, multiplication, division in Key Stage 1 and Key Stage 2 Maths, and for word problems in KS2 SATs.

By Pete Richardson 14 min read

How to Teach Addition KS2: Maths Bootcamp [1]

A how-to on running KS2 Maths interventions to plug addition gaps.

By Pete Richardson 7 min read

How 1-to-1 Maths Should Be Done: A Review

A review of Third Space Learning's 1-to-1 KS2 Maths intervention from Assistant Head, Pete Richardson

By Pete Richardson 4 min read

9 Effective Questioning Strategies for Maths Teachers

Effective questioning strategies are essential to check understanding. Try our 9 favorite techniques

By Pete Richardson 5 min read

How to Teach Times Tables for Instant Recall at KS1/KS2

Tested techniques to make sure your pupils have instant recall of all their times tables by Year 6

By Pete Richardson 10 min read

Why You Should Follow Mastery in Maths: 6 Real Benefits

Skeptical of Mastery in Maths? Read the 6 real benefits of adopting a Mastery approach

By Pete Richardson 6 min read