Does an outdoor classroom support children’s development in maths?

The purpose of this study was to examine the effectiveness of implementing an outdoor maths classroom and to find out if this had an impact on pupil progress. Using a focus group model, the study followed the impact of maths lessons outdoors. For ten weeks a focus group participated in outdoors maths using the natural environment to develop key skills. The class teachers carefully planned sequences of lessons to ensure that mathematical learning opportunities were challenging, appropriate and adaptive to the needs of all learners.
Although the lessons were adult led, children were encouraged to develop their knowledge further through independent play.