­ The inconsistencies of maths

Another general factor to consider for uncertain learners is inconsistency. This may be a­change­of­teacher,­a­new­topic,­a­different­room­or­inconsistencies­in­the­subject.­This­ short­chapter­tries­to­help­teachers­and­support­assistants­gain­an­extra­understanding­of­ this facet of maths and how it may confuse insecure pupils. We try to encourage pupils to look­for­patterns­and­this­is­generally­sound­practice,­but­then­we­must­be­aware­of­the­ ­exceptions­and­the­confusions­that­may­arise­as­a­consequence.