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Developed for use during school closures, these videos will also be useful for Covid recovery
How can the NCETM help secondary teachers with Covid recovery?
Guidance, training materials and videos that unpick the teaching of specific topics.
Teaching maths in the pandemic
How our podcast guests have been adapting their teaching to get round Covid restrictions
Adapting maths teaching for the Covid-19 period
Guidance for secondary schools – updated November 2020
Find your hub
The 40 Maths Hubs cover all state-funded schools in England – find yours
Teaching through the pandemic 1 – Martyn Yeo
A Year 4 teacher talks about his enthusiasm for using manipulatives and how he’s adapted for Covid-19 restrictions
Teaching through the pandemic 2 – Gemma Scott
A secondary head of maths talks about formative and summative assessment strategies under Covid-19 restrictions
KS4 professional development materials now available
Two new core concepts covering ‘Using and applying numerical structure’ are ready to download
How student attainment in maths has weathered the COVID storm: lessons from TIMSS 2023
The NCETM Director and the Director for Evaluation and Impact reflect on the latest international maths comparison tests and how this informs developments in the NCETM and the Maths Hubs Network
Making mastery work in KS2 mixed-age classes
How a new two-year rolling programme strengthens curriculum coherence and deepens content coverage for all pupils
Susan Okereke: speaker, podcaster and maths teacher
A wide-ranging conversation covering engagement, curriculum, classroom culture, and preparing students for maths beyond school
6.1 Geometrical properties
Core concept 6.1 covers angle facts and the geometry of intersecting lines, similarity and congruence, and Pythagoras’ theorem.
4.1 Sequences
Core concept 4.1 covers sequences through exploration of the mathematical structure. It also introduces the idea of the nth term of a linear sequence.
1.1 Place value, estimation and rounding
Core concept 1.1 covers the structure of our place-value system (particularly as it relates to decimals) and rounding numbers to a required number of decimal places or significant figures.
6.2 Perimeter, area and volume
Core concept 6.2 covers how the formulae for perimeter, area and volume are derived and connected, and the importance of reasoning mathematically to solve a range of problems.
1.3 Ordering and comparing
Core concept 1.3 covers the conversion of decimals to fractions (and vice versa), ordering positive and negative integers, fractions and decimals, and the expression of numbers in standard form.
5.1 Statistical representations and measures
Core concept 5.1 covers measures of central tendency, work with grouped data and measures of spread, as well as the construction of scatter graphs and pie charts.
NCETM Newsletter - October 2020
Classroom teaching under Covid-19 restrictions, CPD sessions for secondary maths departments, and more
Curriculum prioritisation in primary maths
A term-by-term framework to support planning and teaching
Learning in Lockdown 4 – Dan Poulson
A secondary head of maths talks about remote learning and planning for life after COVID-19
New diagnostic classroom resources to find out what your Year 7s can do
Addressing two years of disrupted schooling, Checkpoints activities will help you to formatively assess understanding of key topics
Support for primary teachers
Teaching and curriculum guidance for primary teachers
Planning and sequencing for curriculum prioritisation
A maths lead explains how our resource has given her teachers an easy route into the mastery materials as well as excellent pedagogical development
NCETM Newsletter - September 2020
Covid recovery: new resources, and thoughts on 'catch-up'
Resources for teaching maths in all phases
A range of professional development and lesson materials
New lead institution wanted for SHaW Maths Hub
We’re looking for a school, college or trust to take on the lead role in SHaW Maths Hub, covering Shropshire, Herefordshire, Telford and Wrekin, and Wolverhampton
Curriculum prioritisation in primary maths
What maths to teach for the rest of 2020/21
Support for secondary teachers
Teaching and curriculum guidance for secondary teachers planning students' learning and their own CPD
Support with 2020 DfE guidance
KS1 and KS2 resources for primary and secondary teachers in interpreting and using the DfE primary guidance
Recognise, compose, decompose and manipulate 2D and 3D shapes
Unit 4 – 3 weeks
Right angles
Unit 3 – 2 weeks
Draw, compose and decompose shapes
Unit 4 – 2 weeks
Coordinates
Unit 7 – 2 weeks
Angles
Unit 10 - 3 weeks
Symmetry in 2D shapes
Unit 10 – 2 weeks
Parallel and perpendicular sides in polygons
Unit 10 – 2 weeks
NCETM Newsletter - November 2020
New primary ITE resources, secondary guidance, teaching through the pandemic, Core Maths, and more
Schools sought to lead three new Maths Hubs
Department for Education (DfE) is looking for schools or colleges to take the lead role in three new Maths Hubs
Three new Maths Hubs launched
Three new Maths Hubs in England have come into existence, bringing the total in the Maths Hubs Network to 40
Shape
Unit 7 – 2 weeks
Origin Maths Hub
Led by Tudor Grange Academy, Solihull
NCETM Newsletter - May 2020
Support for maths learning and teaching during school closures, Primary and Secondary Mastery Specialist recruitment, and other opportunities for 2020/21
NCETM Newsletter - April 2021
Funded CPD opportunities from the Maths Hubs Network for 2021/22, and more
NCETM Newsletter - January 2023
Maths leadership role opportunities, new Checkpoints, new Lead Institution sought for a Maths Hub, and more
Planning to teach secondary maths
Videos and resources for teaching Key Stage 3 maths topics
Solent Maths Hub – new Lead School wanted
Opportunity to take on system leadership role now available
NCETM Newsletter - April 2019
Our latest NCETM newsletter is now available
About Maths Hubs
Discover what a Maths Hub is and how they form a national network
NCETM Newsletter - May 2022
Over 30 fully-funded projects across all phases are on offer from Maths Hubs for 2022/23 - get involved!
NCETM Newsletter - May 2023
Over 30 fully-funded projects across all phases are on offer from Maths Hubs for 2023/24 - get involved!
Maths Hubs Programme annual report for 2022/23 published
A report on another full year in the Maths Hubs Programme reflects activity across all phases in England's schools
NCETM Newsletter - May 2024
Over 30 fully-funded projects across all phases are on offer from Maths Hubs for 2024/25 - get involved!
Maths Hubs Programme Annual Report for 2023/24 published
This comprehensive report reflects activity at all phases, in the tenth year of the Maths Hubs Programme
NCETM Newsletter - April 2023
The Maths Hubs Programme is expanding, and we're recruiting. Plus, fully-funded CPD for 2023/24
Mixed age planning and teaching for mastery
A Work Group looks at ways to manage maths curriculum objectives with two or more year groups in one class
An effective model for collaborative planning in maths
At Southfields Academy collaborative planning sessions have led to improved lesson quality, reduced planning time, and better staff retention
Secondary Round-up January 2021
Our latest Secondary Round-up is now available
Primary Round-up April 2021
Our latest Primary Round-up is now available
Secondary Round-up - May 2024
Our latest Secondary Round-up is now available
Teaching maths online in the pandemic
Sources of support and accounts of how teachers are overcoming the hurdles
Latest issue of Bespoke out now
We’ve just published the latest issue of Bespoke, which brings up-to-date news from the Maths Hubs Programme
Secondary Round-up - May 2020
Our latest Secondary Round-up is now available
Primary Round-up - October 2020
Our latest Primary Round-up is now available
Secondary Round-up - June 2021
Our latest Secondary Round-up is now available
Primary Round-up July 2021
Our latest Primary Round-up is now available
Developing your use of manipulatives in maths teaching
Articles, books and video to help you use physical representations more effectively in lessons
What Maths Hubs are doing
Find out what professional and school development opportunities are being run across the Maths Hubs Network
Multiplication and Division Primary Mastery PD Materials now available
The first batch of Spine 2: Multiplication and Division mastery professional development materials is now available
Glenfall Community Primary School
An interview with Anthony Mitchell, headteacher of Glenfall Community Primary School
Specialist Knowledge for Teaching Mathematics - Primary Teachers
Develop mathematical subject knowledge and pedagogy
Statistics
Unit 8 – 1 week
NCETM Newsletter - June 2019
Our latest NCETM newsletter is now available
Maths Hub renamed to honour Alan Turing
Lady Nicola Turing, wife of Alan Turing’s nephew Sir Dermot Turing, officially launched the newly named Turing NW Maths Hub
Ten resources for GCSE maths revision lessons
A selection of sites and resources that will help with your lesson and homework planning this revision season
What maths shall we do with Year 6 this term?
We’ve gathered suggestions about preparing pupils for transition in this disrupted year
What are the benefits of being a Primary Mastery Specialist?
Leanne Casey tells us about her experiences of becoming a Mastery Specialist
Teaching maths in a real-life context
Teachers discuss the joys, the challenges and good resources
Available now! Secondary Mastery Professional Development Materials
Read about our comprehensive Secondary Mastery Professional Development Materials, what they are, who they are for, and how they can be used
Learning in Lockdown Episode 10 - Hisham Alhassan
A secondary teacher talks about how success with KS5 online lessons has allowed his school to delay Y12 students' return
Learning in Lockdown 2 – Jo Brown
A Year 5 teacher talks about how her pupils have engaged and what lessons she will take forward
Learning in Lockdown 3 - Laurie Luscombe
A secondary maths teacher shares his thoughts on remote teaching, student engagement, and how students' home life impacts on learning
NCETM News and Round-ups - July 2020
Our final communication of the school year amalgamates the Primary and Secondary Round-ups and our National Newsletter
Secondary Round-up October 2020
Our latest Secondary Round-up is now available
Secondary Round-up - January 2025
Our latest Secondary Round-up is now available
England-China teacher exchange 2016/17: Seeing Shanghai teaching at first hand
An article from our Director, Charlie Stripp
Sheldon School
An interview with Neil Spurdell and Nicola Scott, senior leaders from Sheldon School in Chippenham, Wiltshire
Maths education books – reviewed and distilled
Lisa Coe tells us what she gets from reading ‘edu-books’ and what the summaries on her blog can offer time-poor teachers
Checkpoints
Diagnostic maths activities to help teachers develop their assessment of students' prior learning for KS3
Use our new Checkpoints activities in Year 7!
A secure understanding of Key Stage 2 maths is crucial for new Year 7s to progress at secondary school
Six resources for teaching and learning times tables
How do your pupils learn times tables? From digestible research to interesting resources, these ideas will help you reflect
RISE webinar explores effective early maths practice
Shining a spotlight on Early Years practice that lays strong foundations
Maths Hubs Programme Annual Report 2024/25 published
A report on another full year of the Maths Hubs Programme, capturing activity and impact from Early Years to Post-16.
Chetwynd Primary Academy
An interview with Lorraine Tonks, Principal of Chetwynd Primary Academy
Guidance on the teaching of fractions in Key Stage 1
Spine 3: Fractions – Topic 3.0
Numberblocks at home
Resources to accompany the CBeebies Numberblocks series, designed for parents to use at home with children
Get involved with your Maths Hub this year
There’s a range of ways for teachers and schools to engage with their local Maths Hub
Top tips for teaching GCSE resit
Useful pointers from teachers in a Maths Hub GCSE resit Work Group
The Five Big Ideas at Primary – Variation
Variation can be used to support pupils to develop a deep understanding of the maths they are learning
Maths Hubs professional development opportunities for 2019/20 now available
The full range of CPD opportunities available through Maths Hubs has been published
Covid recovery primary maths resources
Training materials, PowerPoints, videos and more are here to help primary schools plan maths teaching for the new school year
How can the NCETM help secondary teachers with Covid recovery?
Guidance, training materials and videos that unpick the teaching of specific topics.
Teaching maths in the pandemic
How our podcast guests have been adapting their teaching to get round Covid restrictions
Teaching through the pandemic 1 – Martyn Yeo
A Year 4 teacher talks about his enthusiasm for using manipulatives and how he’s adapted for Covid-19 restrictions
Teaching through the pandemic 2 – Gemma Scott
A secondary head of maths talks about formative and summative assessment strategies under Covid-19 restrictions
KS4 professional development materials now available
Two new core concepts covering ‘Using and applying numerical structure’ are ready to download
How student attainment in maths has weathered the COVID storm: lessons from TIMSS 2023
The NCETM Director and the Director for Evaluation and Impact reflect on the latest international maths comparison tests and how this informs developments in the NCETM and the Maths Hubs Network
Making mastery work in KS2 mixed-age classes
How a new two-year rolling programme strengthens curriculum coherence and deepens content coverage for all pupils
Susan Okereke: speaker, podcaster and maths teacher
A wide-ranging conversation covering engagement, curriculum, classroom culture, and preparing students for maths beyond school
NCETM Newsletter - October 2020
Classroom teaching under Covid-19 restrictions, CPD sessions for secondary maths departments, and more
Learning in Lockdown 4 – Dan Poulson
A secondary head of maths talks about remote learning and planning for life after COVID-19
New diagnostic classroom resources to find out what your Year 7s can do
Addressing two years of disrupted schooling, Checkpoints activities will help you to formatively assess understanding of key topics
Planning and sequencing for curriculum prioritisation
A maths lead explains how our resource has given her teachers an easy route into the mastery materials as well as excellent pedagogical development
NCETM Newsletter - September 2020
Covid recovery: new resources, and thoughts on 'catch-up'
New lead institution wanted for SHaW Maths Hub
We’re looking for a school, college or trust to take on the lead role in SHaW Maths Hub, covering Shropshire, Herefordshire, Telford and Wrekin, and Wolverhampton
NCETM Newsletter - November 2020
New primary ITE resources, secondary guidance, teaching through the pandemic, Core Maths, and more
Schools sought to lead three new Maths Hubs
Department for Education (DfE) is looking for schools or colleges to take the lead role in three new Maths Hubs
Three new Maths Hubs launched
Three new Maths Hubs in England have come into existence, bringing the total in the Maths Hubs Network to 40
NCETM Newsletter - May 2020
Support for maths learning and teaching during school closures, Primary and Secondary Mastery Specialist recruitment, and other opportunities for 2020/21
NCETM Newsletter - April 2021
Funded CPD opportunities from the Maths Hubs Network for 2021/22, and more
NCETM Newsletter - January 2023
Maths leadership role opportunities, new Checkpoints, new Lead Institution sought for a Maths Hub, and more
Solent Maths Hub – new Lead School wanted
Opportunity to take on system leadership role now available
NCETM Newsletter - April 2019
Our latest NCETM newsletter is now available
NCETM Newsletter - May 2022
Over 30 fully-funded projects across all phases are on offer from Maths Hubs for 2022/23 - get involved!
NCETM Newsletter - May 2023
Over 30 fully-funded projects across all phases are on offer from Maths Hubs for 2023/24 - get involved!
Maths Hubs Programme annual report for 2022/23 published
A report on another full year in the Maths Hubs Programme reflects activity across all phases in England's schools
NCETM Newsletter - May 2024
Over 30 fully-funded projects across all phases are on offer from Maths Hubs for 2024/25 - get involved!
Maths Hubs Programme Annual Report for 2023/24 published
This comprehensive report reflects activity at all phases, in the tenth year of the Maths Hubs Programme
NCETM Newsletter - April 2023
The Maths Hubs Programme is expanding, and we're recruiting. Plus, fully-funded CPD for 2023/24
Mixed age planning and teaching for mastery
A Work Group looks at ways to manage maths curriculum objectives with two or more year groups in one class
An effective model for collaborative planning in maths
At Southfields Academy collaborative planning sessions have led to improved lesson quality, reduced planning time, and better staff retention
Secondary Round-up January 2021
Our latest Secondary Round-up is now available
Primary Round-up April 2021
Our latest Primary Round-up is now available
Secondary Round-up - May 2024
Our latest Secondary Round-up is now available
Teaching maths online in the pandemic
Sources of support and accounts of how teachers are overcoming the hurdles
Latest issue of Bespoke out now
We’ve just published the latest issue of Bespoke, which brings up-to-date news from the Maths Hubs Programme
Secondary Round-up - May 2020
Our latest Secondary Round-up is now available
Primary Round-up - October 2020
Our latest Primary Round-up is now available
Secondary Round-up - June 2021
Our latest Secondary Round-up is now available
Primary Round-up July 2021
Our latest Primary Round-up is now available
Developing your use of manipulatives in maths teaching
Articles, books and video to help you use physical representations more effectively in lessons
Multiplication and Division Primary Mastery PD Materials now available
The first batch of Spine 2: Multiplication and Division mastery professional development materials is now available
NCETM Newsletter - June 2019
Our latest NCETM newsletter is now available
Maths Hub renamed to honour Alan Turing
Lady Nicola Turing, wife of Alan Turing’s nephew Sir Dermot Turing, officially launched the newly named Turing NW Maths Hub
Ten resources for GCSE maths revision lessons
A selection of sites and resources that will help with your lesson and homework planning this revision season
What maths shall we do with Year 6 this term?
We’ve gathered suggestions about preparing pupils for transition in this disrupted year
What are the benefits of being a Primary Mastery Specialist?
Leanne Casey tells us about her experiences of becoming a Mastery Specialist
Teaching maths in a real-life context
Teachers discuss the joys, the challenges and good resources
Available now! Secondary Mastery Professional Development Materials
Read about our comprehensive Secondary Mastery Professional Development Materials, what they are, who they are for, and how they can be used
Learning in Lockdown Episode 10 - Hisham Alhassan
A secondary teacher talks about how success with KS5 online lessons has allowed his school to delay Y12 students' return
Learning in Lockdown 2 – Jo Brown
A Year 5 teacher talks about how her pupils have engaged and what lessons she will take forward
Learning in Lockdown 3 - Laurie Luscombe
A secondary maths teacher shares his thoughts on remote teaching, student engagement, and how students' home life impacts on learning
NCETM News and Round-ups - July 2020
Our final communication of the school year amalgamates the Primary and Secondary Round-ups and our National Newsletter
Secondary Round-up October 2020
Our latest Secondary Round-up is now available
Secondary Round-up - January 2025
Our latest Secondary Round-up is now available
England-China teacher exchange 2016/17: Seeing Shanghai teaching at first hand
An article from our Director, Charlie Stripp
Maths education books – reviewed and distilled
Lisa Coe tells us what she gets from reading ‘edu-books’ and what the summaries on her blog can offer time-poor teachers
Use our new Checkpoints activities in Year 7!
A secure understanding of Key Stage 2 maths is crucial for new Year 7s to progress at secondary school
Six resources for teaching and learning times tables
How do your pupils learn times tables? From digestible research to interesting resources, these ideas will help you reflect
RISE webinar explores effective early maths practice
Shining a spotlight on Early Years practice that lays strong foundations
Maths Hubs Programme Annual Report 2024/25 published
A report on another full year of the Maths Hubs Programme, capturing activity and impact from Early Years to Post-16.
Get involved with your Maths Hub this year
There’s a range of ways for teachers and schools to engage with their local Maths Hub
Top tips for teaching GCSE resit
Useful pointers from teachers in a Maths Hub GCSE resit Work Group
The Five Big Ideas at Primary – Variation
Variation can be used to support pupils to develop a deep understanding of the maths they are learning
Maths Hubs professional development opportunities for 2019/20 now available
The full range of CPD opportunities available through Maths Hubs has been published
Adapting maths teaching for the Covid-19 period
Guidance for secondary schools – updated November 2020
6.1 Geometrical properties
Core concept 6.1 covers angle facts and the geometry of intersecting lines, similarity and congruence, and Pythagoras’ theorem.
4.1 Sequences
Core concept 4.1 covers sequences through exploration of the mathematical structure. It also introduces the idea of the nth term of a linear sequence.
1.1 Place value, estimation and rounding
Core concept 1.1 covers the structure of our place-value system (particularly as it relates to decimals) and rounding numbers to a required number of decimal places or significant figures.
6.2 Perimeter, area and volume
Core concept 6.2 covers how the formulae for perimeter, area and volume are derived and connected, and the importance of reasoning mathematically to solve a range of problems.
1.3 Ordering and comparing
Core concept 1.3 covers the conversion of decimals to fractions (and vice versa), ordering positive and negative integers, fractions and decimals, and the expression of numbers in standard form.
5.1 Statistical representations and measures
Core concept 5.1 covers measures of central tendency, work with grouped data and measures of spread, as well as the construction of scatter graphs and pie charts.
Curriculum prioritisation in primary maths
A term-by-term framework to support planning and teaching
Curriculum prioritisation in primary maths
What maths to teach for the rest of 2020/21
Recognise, compose, decompose and manipulate 2D and 3D shapes
Unit 4 – 3 weeks
Right angles
Unit 3 – 2 weeks
Draw, compose and decompose shapes
Unit 4 – 2 weeks
Coordinates
Unit 7 – 2 weeks
Angles
Unit 10 - 3 weeks
Symmetry in 2D shapes
Unit 10 – 2 weeks
Parallel and perpendicular sides in polygons
Unit 10 – 2 weeks
Shape
Unit 7 – 2 weeks
Planning to teach secondary maths
Videos and resources for teaching Key Stage 3 maths topics
Statistics
Unit 8 – 1 week
Checkpoints
Diagnostic maths activities to help teachers develop their assessment of students' prior learning for KS3
Guidance on the teaching of fractions in Key Stage 1
Spine 3: Fractions – Topic 3.0
Numberblocks at home
Resources to accompany the CBeebies Numberblocks series, designed for parents to use at home with children