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Throughout all the IPM materials, both the original and New IPM, an interactive whole-class teaching approach is used. There is a high oral content to each lesson, and an emphasis on teaching through dialogue. This is in line with the most recent research into effective learning. Pupils are encouraged and expected to explain and articulate their thinking, and to be able to discuss this with other pupils. Children are encouraged to listen to each other as well as to the teacher. Levels of teacher-pupil interaction are maximised which research has shown as crucial for effective teaching and learning in mathematics.

A co-operative, collaborative classroom atmosphere is encouraged and developed. All children actively participate in every lesson. Many games are included to increase enjoyment and enthusiasm.

Each short period of teacher exposition and demonstration is followed by a period of pupil consolidation and practice. These include written tasks on worksheets provided in the teaching materials as well as games and practical activities.