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School Development Lead Programme
Support for maths leaders whose role is to lead change in a school or group of schools other than their own
Extra in-school maths support
Information and advice to help schools seeking maths support from the National Tutoring Programme
Regional Special Schools Teaching for Mastery Community
Collaborative support for teachers developing maths teaching in special school settings
Targeted Support in Maths – one school’s story
How bespoke support enabled a primary school to achieve its best ever maths SATs results
School leaders
Information for school leaders about free professional development
What is a Maths School?
How can students in your school benefit?
Sandown Primary School
An interview with senior leaders from Sandown Primary School
Equity for all pupils: Blackpool schools open their classrooms
We share how schools in one of Britain’s most economically-challenged areas are working with their local Maths Hub to ensure all pupils can succeed
School leader interviews
Extended interviews with school leaders who have introduced teaching for mastery
Walford Primary School
An interview with Louise George, headteacher of Walford Primary School
Horsmonden Primary School
An interview with Tracy Thomas, headteacher of Horsmonden Primary School
A Tale of Two Schools
We visit two very different primary schools, and learn about their reasons for choosing teaching for mastery and its impact
What mastery has done for our school
Jenny Laurie, deputy head and maths teacher at a central London secondary school, talks about being one of the very earliest to adopt a teaching for mastery approach in maths
How one secondary school is using Checkpoints at KS3
We visit a school in Lancashire pioneering their use
Wath CE Primary School
An interview with headteacher Paul Beevor, Wath CE Primary School, near Rotherham
How are schools determining maths grades this year?
We ask around a few schools and MATs
Glenfall Community Primary School
An interview with Anthony Mitchell, headteacher of Glenfall Community Primary School
Funded opportunities in teaching for mastery for secondary school maths departments
Two options for schools to strengthen maths teaching in KS3 over the next two years and beyond
Coleridge Primary School
An interview with Ben Strange and Louise Foulkes, deputy and assistant heads of Coleridge Primary School
Problem-solving schools
Making reasoning and problem-solving a coherent part of the maths curriculum
Free technology support for schools
Support with the technology aspects of remote education from Demonstrator Schools and Colleges
Teaching maths in a special school
A maths lead tells us how she teaches maths to pupils with varied needs, and supports her colleagues and other local teachers to do the same
Outstanding schools, Ofsted and mastery
Find out how three schools deliver maths through teaching for mastery, and why Ofsted liked what they saw
School leader considerations
Prompts and reflections to support school leaders in thinking through what’s right for their context
Two east London heads
Heads of two neighbouring east London secondary schools explain how their schools have benefited from engagement with their local Maths Hub
EEF trial of the Mastering Number at Reception and KS1 Programme
Information for schools, including FAQs
One primary school’s teaching for mastery journey
A discussion with the head of a Birmingham primary school which embraced teaching for mastery in 2016
Sheldon School
An interview with Neil Spurdell and Nicola Scott, senior leaders from Sheldon School in Chippenham, Wiltshire
EEF trial of the Secondary Non-specialist Teachers SKTM Programme
Information for schools, including FAQs
Whole-school approach to learning times tables
How groups of primary schools have been introducing a twin-track approach to times-tables learning
How mastery works in a secondary school maths department
How a secondary school maths department works together to ensure all maths lessons in Years 7 and 8 are consistent in approach
Falinge Park High School
An interview with Paula O'Reilly, Sarah-Jane York and Sylwia Glazewska, Falinge Park High School
One school’s success with Core Maths
Seven Core Maths classes prove the value of the qualification for students
How can schools and colleges offer Core Maths?
How a variety of colleges and schools are managing the logistics of offering Core Maths
Mastery in Secondary School Maths
Two teachers discuss introducing teaching for mastery to secondary schools
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
Mastery Magnified
Insight into how teaching for mastery is working in schools
Resources and CPD for the new school year
Autumn term support for maths teaching available from the NCETM and Maths Hubs
Using the NCETM Curriculum Prioritisation materials
A maths lead tells his school's story
Guest blog post by a Secondary School Head of Maths
An article by Hande Kiamil, Head of Maths at Mill Hill County High School, in the London Borough of Barnet
Why we employed a primary teacher for maths in our secondary school
How one school employed a primary teacher to help introduce mastery
Lessons from this summer's maths exam results
How secondary schools can continue to recover from the downward trends caused by the pandemic
Online support for parents and teachers during school closures
Find out about online support for parents and teachers being offered by the NCETM during school closures
Find your hub
The 40 Maths Hubs cover all state-funded schools in England – find yours
A headteacher’s guide to Maths Hubs
Don’t let your school miss out: everything you need to know about Maths Hubs and fully-funded CPD
Remote teaching returns 2 – Steph Elliot
A Year 6 teacher from Newcastle gives us a window on her primary school’s ‘blended’ approach to providing remote learning
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
How early primary maths influences school-wide teaching
Two Northumberland teachers on what they've learnt from a focus on the basic maths building blocks in Reception and KS1
London South West Maths Hub
Led by Belleville & Chesterton Primary Schools
A new school year: support for secondary maths teachers new and old
Resources available on the NCETM website and CPD opportunities through Maths Hubs – all free for secondary maths departments
Years 5-8 Continuity
Strengthen the transition from primary to secondary school
Working with the materials
Teachers describe how they have used the Primary Mastery Professional Development Materials in their own schools and classrooms
Smoothing the KS2 to KS3 maths transition
Find out how one school harnessed the mastery approach used in its feeder schools to support new Year 7 students
New lead institutions wanted for two Maths Hubs
Opportunities for schools, colleges or trusts to take on system leadership roles in two Maths Hub areas
Embedding mastery in a primary school
Two teachers tell their stories, and explain how mastery is being introduced across a Maths Hub area
Video showing Maths Hubs teaching for mastery work in secondary schools
A short video illustrates teaching for mastery in secondary classrooms
How Mastering Number supports EAL and disadvantaged pupils
One Lancashire primary school has seen pupil confidence flourish as numeracy skills are embedded from Reception
Response to Jo Boaler’s view of maths in UK schools
An article from our Director, Charlie Stripp
Adapting maths teaching for the Covid-19 period
Guidance for secondary schools – updated November 2020
Primary Teaching for Mastery (Introductory)
Support for schools beginning their journey implementing teaching for mastery with fidelity
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
Primary Teaching for Mastery
Collaborative professional development for schools to ensure that a teaching for mastery approach is implemented with fidelity
Queen Katharine Academy
The headteacher and second in maths at a Peterborough secondary school explain how introducing teaching for mastery has produced 'priceless' benefits
Mastering Number - Embedding the Impact
Support for schools that have already engaged in Mastering Number at Reception and KS1
Maths Hubs opportunities for 2020/21 now available
New projects offer something for your own professional development or to develop maths teaching across your department or school
Primary video lessons
Developed for use during school closures, these videos will also be useful for Covid recovery
Higher-level Maths Achievement
Support for schools to raise attainment and progression in maths for disadvantaged students
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
Multi-Academy Trust Maths Lead Community
A CPD community designed to support those leading maths across multiple schools
Möbius Maths Hub
Led by The Willink School, Burghfield
Yorkshire Ridings Maths Hub
Led by Harrogate Grammar School
Enigma Maths Hub
Led by Denbigh School, Milton Keynes
Susan Okereke: speaker, podcaster and maths teacher
A wide-ranging conversation covering engagement, curriculum, classroom culture, and preparing students for maths beyond school
Mastery brings ‘priceless’ benefits to secondary school
A secondary head explains how adopting a mastery approach has transformed teaching and learning in maths
Solent Maths Hub
Led by Thornden School, Chandler's Ford, Hampshire
Jurassic Maths Hub
Led by The Woodroffe School, Lyme Regis, Dorset
East Midlands East Maths Hub
Led by The Minster School, Southwell, Nottinghamshire
Expansion of the Maths Hubs Programme announced
New professional development opportunities and support for schools
Two pleas to maths teachers at the start of the school year
The NCETM’s Director, Charlie Stripp, has warned of the dangers of putting pressure on pupils to ‘catch-up’
Taking on the role of maths lead in a primary school
Ten tips for newcomers to the position
Hear from a headteacher: top reasons to work with a Maths Hub
Benefits of getting involved as a participating school or LLME
North North West Maths Hub
Led by Lancaster Royal Grammar School
London South East Plus Maths Hub
Led by Redriff Primary School, Southwark
GLOW Maths Hub
Led by Balcarras Teaching School, Cheltenham, Glos
Turing NW Maths Hub
Led by Ashton on Mersey School, Sale, Cheshire
No need to differentiate in primary school maths lessons
Debbie Morgan explains why all children should be included in all aspects of a primary maths lesson
Solent Maths Hub – new Lead School wanted
Opportunity to take on system leadership role now available
Mastery Materials
Materials to help teachers develop a mastery approach in their classrooms and schools
South Yorkshire Maths Hub
Led by Notre Dame High School, Sheffield
London Central and West Maths Hub
Led by Fox Primary School, Kensington, London
London Central and NW Maths Hub
Led by The St Marylebone CE School, London
London North East Maths Hub
Led by Elmhurst Primary School, Forest Gate, London
Kent and Medway Maths Hub
Led by The Sir Joseph Williamson’s Mathematical School, Rochester
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
School sees better results through teaching for mastery
Embracing teaching for mastery in maths has seen pupils’ love for the subject contribute to some exceptional end of year outcomes for all year groups
A practical way to improve lesson planning in secondary school maths teaching?
An article from our Director, Charlie Stripp
How and why one Yorkshire school is teaching Core Maths
A head of maths and Maths Hub Lead talks about the benefits of the qualification
Maths Hubs CPD opportunities for 2021/22 now available
30 projects offer schools and teachers a variety of professional development options
Maths Hubs CPD for 2024/25 now available
Over 30 projects offer professional development for schools and teachers
Don’t abandon counters just because it’s secondary school
At Trinity Academy in Halifax all teachers are now using place value counters with students across the ability range
Bucks, Berks and Oxon Maths Hub
Led by Wycombe High School, High Wycombe
Venn Essex Maths Hub
Led by St Thomas More’s Catholic Primary School, Colchester
Matrix Herts Maths Hub
Led by The Hertfordshire & Essex High School and Science College, Bishop’s Stortford
NCETM Newsletter - November 2022
New lead schools sought for two Maths Hubs, research and innovation, and more
Primary maths curriculum prioritisation materials available
Evaluation documents and a guidance video help schools decide on this year’s curriculum focus
From GCSE Maths resit to primary school maths lead
A teacher explains what it’s like to lose all your confidence for maths… and then recover it
How maths textbooks are making a comeback
Two primary schools explain how they use textbook schemes to support teaching for mastery
Mixed-age mastery – making it work in KS2
A primary school in Harrogate has developed a two-year rolling programme that creates more curriculum time
Leading the change: a headteacher’s journey with teaching for mastery
What happens when a school fully embraces Maths Hubs professional development?
North-East Hants and Surrey Maths Hub
Led by St John the Baptist Catholic Comprehensive School, Woking, Surrey
How to put the Ofsted maths report into practice
Key recommendations from the Ofsted report and suggestions for implementing them in your school
North West One Maths Hub
Led by Altrincham Grammar School for Girls, Cheshire (part of The Bright Futures Educational Trust)
United Learning: a model for trusts working with Maths Hubs
How one trust has paved the way for its schools to benefit from the Maths Hubs Programme
Angles Maths Hub
Led by Sir Isaac Newton Sixth Form Free School, Norwich
A coherent journey through maths
At a small, rural primary school, pupils in mixed-age classes benefit from teaching for mastery approaches
Mixed-age mastery – how and why it works
One North Yorkshire primary school has made teaching for mastery work in four classes which span seven year groups
Unlock your potential: new Maths Hubs CPD for 2025/26
Over 30 fully-funded professional development opportunities for schools and teachers at every stage
Second year of the Mastering Number Programme: applications still open
Places for up to two thousand primary schools have been funded by the DfE – contact your Maths Hub to apply
The essence of teaching for mastery
Guiding principles that underpin NCETM and Maths Hubs work, in maths teaching at every school and college phase
Core Maths five years on
What does the course offer post-16 students that don’t do Maths A level, and how can schools/colleges offer it?
Nine reasons to work with your local Maths Hub
Why get involved with the Maths Hubs Programme? Find out how it can benefit you and your school
Why mastery makes us optimistic about our next GCSE results
Article by Jenny Laurie, Deputy Head at The St Marylebone CE School, London
Local Leaders of Mathematics Education
In every Maths Hub area, there’s a group of experienced teachers and education professionals who lead all the school and professional development work run by the hub.
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
Mastery and the mixed-age conundrum
At Richard Taylor Primary School, a clever combination of whole- and split-class teaching has led to pupils excelling in maths
NCETM primary resources, support and teacher CPD for 2022/23
A guided tour around what’s on offer for new and experienced primary teachers at the start of the new school year. Updated September 2023
Maths Hubs Programme annual report published
A comprehensive report on a full year’s activity in the Maths Hubs Programme reflects activity across all school and college phases
Behind the scenes of the Mastery Readiness programme
Headteacher, Sarah Hawes and maths lead, Tracey Baruah explain their enthusiasm for what the Mastery Readiness Programme is offering the children in their school
Grants for maths projects
How one school and teacher have used separate grants from the SHINE organisation to develop projects for primary maths
Ten years of the Maths Hubs Programme
A celebration of the achievements made across ten years by England’s 40 Maths Hubs, supporting teachers and schools to improve maths teaching and learning
‘Exploding Checkpoints’ – co-planning a KS3 curriculum
Discover how the maths department at one Cornwall school went back to the drawing board to develop a new KS3 curriculum
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
What is a Work Group?
Find out what Work Groups are and how they work
Using the NCETM Professional Development Materials for departmental learning
We visit a school using the materials to structure INSET and department time for professional development
Recruitment open for maths professional development leadership opportunities
Teachers in all phases are invited to apply for programmes to lead CPD and school-wide development
Maths CPD leadership programmes now recruiting for 2025/26
Teachers in all phases are invited to apply for programmes to lead professional development and school-wide development
New video celebrates ten years of Maths Hubs
Discover what the network offers schools and teachers
New funding for Core Maths
Why this is so important and how you can ensure your school or college can take advantage of it
The PE teacher in the maths department
How Maths Hubs are helping secondary school maths departments 'train up' non-specialists to teach maths
Moving from primary teaching to secondary maths
A teacher explains why, and how, he's moving from a primary school to a secondary maths department
Maths vocabulary
A primary maths lead in an area of high social and economic deprivation explains how a mastery approach to teaching precise mathematical vocabulary is giving pupils in her school a voice
Introducing multiplicative thinking
Building in small steps to ensure all children develop understanding early on in primary school
How social media is changing my CPD
A primary school maths lead talks about what social media offers to inspire, support and challenge his ways of teaching maths
Make sense of the Curriculum Prioritisation materials
Ever wondered where to begin with the Primary CP materials? This step-by-step guide will take you from website download to classroom activity
Maths curriculum resources available from Oak National Academy
Developed by MEI, Oak’s materials are for both primary and secondary schools
Ideas for collaboration in secondary maths teaching
Work with your colleagues to plan lessons and develop your own knowledge and pedagogy
Five Big Ideas in Teaching for Mastery
The fundamental characteristics that underpin teaching for mastery in all school and college phases
In the Classroom
Materials, guidance and national curriculum resources
Primary teaching for mastery report
Five thousand schools engaging
Spaces available on Mastering Number Programme from September 2022
The nationwide project for primary schools continues in 2022/23
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
Great North Maths Hub
Led by Monkhouse Primary School, Tyne and Wear
SHaW Maths Hub
Led by Bishop Challoner Catholic College, Birmingham
Cheshire and Wirral Maths Hub
Our Lady of Pity Catholic Primary, Wirral and Alsager School, Cheshire
Abacus NW Maths Hub
Led by Cardinal Newman College and Our Lady’s Catholic High School
Why Mastery Readiness isn't just 'mastery-lite'!
The Mastery Readiness Programme enables schools to put in place structures, systems and positive mathematical culture so they can successfully engage in teaching for mastery
Teaching for mastery at secondary: is it compatible with putting students in sets?
A visit to two lessons at Tomlinscote School in Frimley, Surrey
We need to talk (about maths)
The Oracy Commission Report’s recommendations and how this could impact on maths teaching and learning
Maths Hubs CPD opportunities for 2022/23 now available
Over 30 projects offer schools and teachers a variety of professional development options
Teacher collaboration supports mixed-attainment classes
A London school models one possible way to make the transition
Maths Hubs CPD opportunities for 2023/24 now available
Over 30 projects offer schools and teachers a variety of professional development
How can teaching for mastery work in a mixed age class?
A group of schools in Northamptonshire have been addressing this issue, with encouraging results
The research mathematician and his A level teacher
Douglas Coates talks about his career in maths research and reflects, with his ex-teacher, on learning A level maths
A Year 1 lesson on difference as a form of subtraction
A lesson from 2015/16 led by Clare Christie, maths subject leader for the Ashley Down Schools Federation in Bristol
Year 5 Shanghai showcase lesson
Ms Dai, part of the the England–China exchange, leads a Year 5 lesson at Tubbenden Primary School
Learning in Lockdown 8 – Melissa Molnar
A Year 1 teacher talks about leading maths across her school and the wider school partnership
Welcome to the NCETM in 2023/24
Whether you’re a new teacher, or coming back to begin another year, we are here to support you with all your maths CPD this year and beyond
Welcome to the NCETM in 2024/25
Whether you’re stepping into teaching for the first time or returning with years of experience, we’re here to support your journey with all the maths CPD you need this year and beyond
Chetwynd Primary Academy
An interview with Lorraine Tonks, Principal of Chetwynd Primary Academy
A Year 4 lesson on place value with decimal numbers
A lesson from 2015/16 led by Clare Christie, maths subject leader for the Ashley Down Schools Federation in Bristol
Learning in Lockdown 9 – Deb Friis
A maths teacher at an 11-16 school in West Sussex, explains how Year 10's first few weeks back worked
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
Observing lessons as part of the England-China exchange programme: new podcasts and videos
How does maths teaching in Shanghai schools look and feel to experienced observing teachers from England?
Checkpoints
Diagnostic maths activities to help teachers develop their assessment of students' prior learning for KS3
Year 2 Shanghai showcase lesson
Ms Lynn, part of the the England–China exchange, leads a Year 2 lesson at Tubbenden Primary School
The power of partnership: system leaders in MATs and Maths Hubs are transforming maths education
Maths Hubs work with trusts within and across hub boundaries, benefiting thousands of pupils and hundreds of teachers
Mastering Number at Reception and KS1 now recruiting
Funded places for up to two thousand primary schools available – contact your Maths Hub to apply
What Maths Hubs are doing
Find out what professional and school development opportunities are being run across the Maths Hubs Network
Sir Robert Woodard Academy
An interview with Kieran Scanlon and Natasha Corrigan, senior leaders from Sir Robert Woodard Academy, Lancing, Sussex
Raising girls' participation in maths
Rachel Beddoes explains what the barriers are for girls, and what teachers and schools can do to overcome these
Shanghai teacher visit update
Exchange visit to schools in England has regrettably been postponed due to the ongoing novel coronavirus outbreak in China
Secondary maths teaching in Shanghai: two teachers reflect
Two Mastery Specialist teachers give their impressions of maths teaching in a secondary school in Shanghai
Primary Mastery Specialist teacher wins award to help children build up a stronger ‘working memory’
A teacher from St George’s Primary School, Wirral, has won a SHINE award
Meeting the needs of all without ability setting
Removing setting from maths teaching in a three-form entry primary school
Primary maths teaching in Shanghai: an exchange teacher’s view
A Mastery Specialist gives her impressions of maths teaching in a primary school in Shanghai
Multiplication
Lesson videos on elements of progression in multiplication across the primary school
Trusts working with Maths Hubs
Understand how MATs can work in partnership with Maths Hubs
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
About Maths Hubs
Discover what a Maths Hub is and how they form a national network
How variation has changed my teaching
Article by Jayne Webster, who teaches maths at Denbigh School in Milton Keynes
Making the most of maths competitions
Maths competitions can be a great way to broaden students’ mathematical horizon – get the dates in the school diary early!
Useful tips for tackling multiplicative thinking
Embedding multiplicative thinking across the primary maths curriculum
Learning in Lockdown 1 – Kathryn Darwin
A second in department shares her experiences of the new challenges that learning in lockdown has created, and how she and her school are overcoming them
Pattern
Looking for and finding patterns helps children notice and understand mathematical relationships
Learning in Lockdown 7 – Laura Behan
An Early Years teacher talks about working in the EYFS bubble as the rest of her school opens up to Reception, Year 1 and Year 6
Gap tasks: maximising the impact of Work Groups
We visit Gorse Hill Primary School Work Group in Swindon, and find out how gap tasks are driving powerful changes in pedagogy
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
National Curriculum Resource Tool
Materials to support teachers and schools in embedding the National Curriculum
A Year 6 lesson on line graphs
A lesson from 2015/16 led by James Berry, subject leader and deputy head at Chesterton Primary School in Wandsworth
Eugenia Cheng rethinks gender around maths
‘Is there a relationship between maths, gender and learning? How might it be characterised?’ Dr Eugenia Cheng shares her ideas.
Early Years
The materials in this section are designed to support Reception teachers (those working with 4-5 year olds)
Measures
Comparing different aspects such as length, weight and volume, as a preliminary to using units to compare later
New DfE guidance on teaching Key Stage 3 maths
The knowledge and understanding most important for the first three years of secondary school, broken down into a coherent sequence
Bridging the gap: ensuring that all students can succeed in KS3 maths
How one North East secondary school is 'Securing Foundations at Year 7', with a new Maths Hubs project aimed at supporting all students to thrive in the maths classroom
Supporting Research, Evidence and Argument
Key texts for the key components of teaching for mastery
Mastery Explained
Evidence, exemplification and illustration to explain the mastery approach
Going for gold standard
Why upcoming EEF-funded trials are an important part of Maths Hubs activity
Mathematical Prompts for Deeper Thinking videos
Videos showing a teacher working with small groups of students from her Year 8 class
Training materials for DfE Mathematics guidance
A ready-to-use PowerPoint designed for whole school development, and videos to introduce the guidance
Learning in Lockdown 6 – Craig Tilstone
A Year 6 teacher talks about the difficulty of engagement in remote learning in an area with a low socio-economic profile
Mastery Myth-busting
We dispel some of the common myths about teaching for mastery
Resources for teaching maths in all phases
A range of professional development and lesson materials
Aligning curriculum reform and assessment with teaching for mastery in primary maths
Charlie Stripp and Debbie Morgan respond to a recent TES article by Peter Foulds and David Thomas regarding the primary curriculum and potential reform
Should more girls be taking A level Maths?
A new initiative, Maths4Girls, aims to increase A level Maths take-up among girls
Shape and Space
Understanding what happens when shapes move, or combine with other shapes, helps develop wider mathematical thinking
Cardinality and Counting
Understanding that the cardinal value of a number refers to the quantity, or ‘howmanyness’ of things it represents
Composition
Understanding that one number can be made up from (composed from) two or more smaller numbers
Comparison
Understanding that comparing numbers involves knowing which numbers are worth more or less than each other
Primary Calculation Guidance
Recommendations and effective practice teaching ideas
Case studies supporting teaching for mastery
Mastery case studies: aspects of teaching for mastery under the spotlight
Questioning Marking?
An article from our Director, Charlie Stripp
Textbooks
High quality textbooks can support teaching for mastery
Recruitment now open for Secondary Mastery Specialists
Around a hundred teachers are needed, spread across England
Resources for teachers using the mastery materials
Supplementary content to support use of the Secondary Mastery PD Materials
Secondary heads on benefits of working with a Maths Hub
Our latest podcast with two London-based secondary heads
Targeted Support in Mathematics (Intensive)
Support for leaders to implement change and maximise the impact of Maths Hubs professional development
Eight reasons to join a Maths Hubs secondary CPD project
Free CPD? Local collaboration? Department-wide impact? Maths Hubs Work Groups have it all – and more
Curriculum prioritisation in primary maths
What maths to teach for the rest of 2020/21
Improving children’s confidence in maths starts with parents
What one primary teacher has done to improve children's confidence by engaging parents in learning maths
Primary Round-up May 2021
Our latest Primary Round-up is now available
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
Planning collaboratively and learning together as a department
How a secondary maths department includes everyone in the planning process and fosters shared learning
Raising the status of professional development
An article from our Director, Charlie Stripp
Professional Development – the key to making teaching ‘a career worth having’
An article from our Director, Charlie Stripp
A Year 3 lesson on multiplication
A set of video clips from 2014/15 centred on one lesson, focusing on the 6-times-table
Improving maths in multi-academy trusts by engaging with Maths Hubs
A profile of two multi-academy trusts (MATs) reaping the rewards of participation in Maths Hubs teaching for mastery work
FAQs
Answers to the questions most frequently asked
Key Stage 3: never more crucial than now
How NCETM resources and Maths Hubs CPD programmes can help repair any damage to learning caused by the pandemic
Ongoing professional development of maths teachers should be taken more seriously
NCETM Director calls for all maths teachers, and all primary teachers, to be given a protected amount of subject-specific professional development time
What maths shall we do with Year 6 this term?
We’ve gathered suggestions about preparing pupils for transition in this disrupted year
Our Primary Round-up for July is out!
Our latest Primary Round-up is now available
NCETM Newsletter - February 2019
Our latest NCETM newsletter is now available
The latest issue of the NCETM Secondary Round-up is out!
Our latest Secondary Round-up is now available
Current Maths Hubs
List of all 40 Maths Hubs
DfE guidance on teaching maths at KS3
What the guidance consists of and how it aligns with other NCETM resources
Primary Teaching for Mastery Work Groups now recruiting
Primary Teaching for Mastery Work Groups now recruiting
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
Learning in Lockdown 5 – Nick Edwards
A secondary Director of Maths reflects on how his experience of supporting students through the Grenfell tragedy has informed his current approach to teaching
Two London heads on engaging with teaching for mastery
Two secondary headteachers describe how they make engaging in professional development activities a matter of policy
6.3 Transforming shapes
Core concept 6.3 introduces translation, rotation, reflection and enlargement. It explores the degrees of freedom available, in terms of what does and doesn’t vary for each one.
5.3 Probability
Core concept 5.3 introduces probability as a way to quantify, explore and explain likelihood and coincidence, and to reason about uncertainty.
3.2 Trigonometry
Core concept 3.2 introduces trigonometric functions through the unit circle. Ideas of similarity, scale factor and multiplicative relationships are integrated to explore problem-solving.
4.2 Graphical representations
Core concept 4.2 introduces x- and y-coordinates as input and output of a function. It explores linear and quadratic functions, and how linear graphs can solve simultaneous equations.
Teaching through the pandemic 2 – Gemma Scott
A secondary head of maths talks about formative and summative assessment strategies under Covid-19 restrictions
NCETM Newsletter - March 2019
Our latest NCETM newsletter is now available
Primary Round-up - June 2025
Our latest Primary Round-up is now available
The Five Big Ideas at Secondary – Coherence
Why is coherence one of the Five Big Ideas in Teaching for Mastery?
North West Three Maths Hub
Led by the North West Learning Partnership
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
Primary Archive
An archive of all Primary Round-ups and Magazines
Debbie Morgan discusses differentiation
NCETM’s Director for Primary tells us why she thinks teachers no longer need to provide different work for different children
Maths CPD chat
#mathscpdchat, previously managed by the NCETM
Spotlight on Work Group Leads - Primary Mastery
Hear from a Year 6 teacher who leads local Teaching for Mastery Work Groups
Nine tips for new secondary heads of maths
How to lead a happy and successful department
Primary Mastery Professional Development
Primary materials that will assist you in your professional development and enable you to deliver teaching for mastery with confidence
Multiplicative Reasoning
A model for professional development, giving teachers the tools and resources to develop multiplicative reasoning skills in KS3 students
3.1 Understanding multiplicative relationships
Core concept 3.1 explores fractions, percentages, ratio and proportion (direct and inverse) as contexts in which multiplicative relationships are used.
6.1 Geometrical properties
Core concept 6.1 covers angle facts and the geometry of intersecting lines, similarity and congruence, and Pythagoras’ theorem.
2.1 Arithmetic procedures
Core concept 2.1 offers guidance on developing understanding of the mathematical structures that underpin standard procedures for calculation with decimals, fractions and directed numbers.
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.
2.2 Solving linear equations
Core concept 2.2 explores how linear equations are effectively the formulation of a series of operations on unknown numbers and how solving them involves undoing these operations.
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.
5.2 Statistical analysis
Core concept 5.2 explores making informed choices about which statistical analysis and representation to use for different types of data, as well as the effect on interpretation.
6.4 Constructions
Core concept 6.4 explores: triangles of given lengths; a perpendicular bisector of a line segment; a perpendicular to a given line through a given point; an angle bisector.
1.2 Properties of number
Core concept 1.2 focuses on factors, multiples and primes, exploring various representations to support understanding of highest common factors and lowest common multiples.
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.
1.4 Simplifying and manipulating expressions, equations and formulae
Core concept 1.4 concerns the generalisation of number structures, the use of algebraic symbols, and techniques for their manipulation. The rearranging of formulae is also explored.
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.
September 2018 issue of Bespoke published
Up-to-date news from the Maths Hubs Programme
Spotlight on LLMEs – Primary Mastery Specialist
We discover what it’s like to take part in the Primary Mastery Specialist Programme
Summer holiday reading 2019
A round-up of our recent features, which might stimulate your thinking for September
Online CPD: the unexpected gains
We speak to three Maths Hubs about how they moved their CPD offer online, what they learned, and what’s next
Secondary Archive
An archive of all Secondary Round-ups and Magazines
Starting out with a new maths class
Three experienced secondary teachers give tips on how to get off on the right foot with a new maths class at the start of a new year
Reflections on the Ofsted maths subject report
Charlie Stripp shares his thoughts on ‘Coordinating mathematical success’
North Mids Maths Hub
Led by Painsley Catholic College, Cheadle, Staffordshire
CODE Maths Hub
Led by Truro and Penwith College, Cornwall
Yorkshire and the Humber Maths Hub
Led by Outwood Grange Academies Trust, Wakefield
East Midlands West Maths Hub
Led by George Spencer Academy and Technology College, Stapleford, Nottinghamshire (part of the Spencer Academies Trust)
Boolean Maths Hub
Led by CLF Institute, Cabot Learning Federation, in Bristol
Archimedes NE Maths Hub
Led by Carmel College, Darlington
Origin Maths Hub
Led by Tudor Grange Academy, Solihull
London Thames Maths Hub
Led by Harris Federation, London
West Yorkshire Maths Hub
Led by Trinity Academy, Halifax
Sussex Maths Hub
Led by St Paul’s Catholic College, Burgess Hill, West Sussex
Central Maths Hub
Led by Bishop Challoner Catholic College, Birmingham
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
New activity for the Maths Hubs Programme
Mastery Specialists will be recruited to lead activity in future years, and a new CPD project will run
Learning in Lockdown 4 – Dan Poulson
A secondary head of maths talks about remote learning and planning for life after COVID-19
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
Becoming an LLME – what do I need to know?
A summary of our February 2025 Week in Focus across social media
Research and innovation in the Maths Hubs Network
How smaller CPD projects refine, innovate and improve the Maths Hubs Programme and give teachers an opportunity to pursue special interests
Teaching through the pandemic 5 – Kate Jackson
A Year 4 teacher and Mastery Specialist explains how she teaches maths lessons outside and encourages other teachers to have a go
PISA results for mathematics – how can they help us?
An article from our Director, Charlie Stripp
Research and innovation thriving in the Maths Hubs Programme
Scores of local projects around the country are contributing refinements to Maths Hubs' work in numerous areas
NCETM Newsletter - September 2019
Our latest NCETM newsletter is now available
Using calculators in Years 6 and 7
When should Year 6 and 7 teachers get the calculators out? And how might they use them?
NCETM Primary Mastery Professional Development Materials
A discussion with the two lead editors of the PD materials
See the impact of Mastering Number
Step into the classroom to see how this fully-funded programme is changing the way early maths is taught
What is unitising, and why is it important?
This article follows the concept of unitising through Years 1-6, also demonstrating effective curriculum sequencing
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!
NCETM Newsletter - May 2024
Over 30 fully-funded projects across all phases are on offer from Maths Hubs for 2024/25 - get involved!
NCETM Newsletter - May 2025
Over 30 fully-funded projects across all phases are on offer from Maths Hubs for 2025/26 - get involved!
Reasoning Skills
Developing opportunities and ensuring progression in the development of reasoning skills
Learning in Lockdown 2 – Jo Brown
A Year 5 teacher talks about how her pupils have engaged and what lessons she will take forward
Background to the Maths Hubs Programme
How did it start and how does it run?
Case studies
These case studies offer insight into two commonly-used approaches to mixed-age teaching: mixed-age split-class teaching and mixed-age whole-class teaching
TRGs: Collaborative professional development in action
Green shoots of Teacher Research Groups (TRGs) are slowly spreading their fronds of mastery exploration across the country
East Midlands South Maths Hub
Led by Beauchamp College, Oadby, Leicestershire
Multiplicative reasoning
Self-audit questions for a teacher to assess confidence in the teaching of multiplicative reasoning in KS1 and KS2
How can we meet the needs of all pupils without differentiation of lesson content? How can we record progress without levels?
An article from our Director, Charlie Stripp
Counting on a good read: maths books we love for World Book Day
To celebrate World Book Day we share some of our favourite books about maths for all ages
Mixed-age Curriculum
Teaching for mastery in mixed-age settings
Curriculum prioritisation in primary maths
A term-by-term framework to support planning and teaching
Primary Mastery Specialist Programme
Mastery Specialists are classroom-based practitioners who develop expertise in mastery and in leading maths-specific professional development
Aligning curriculum and assessment reform with teaching for mastery in secondary maths (part 2)
Charlie Stripp and Carol Knights continue their two-part discussion with a focus on how secondary maths assessment could be improved
An Introduction to the Five Big Ideas at Secondary
In an introduction to our series on the Five Big Ideas at Secondary, we explore the principles that underpin teaching for mastery
Mastery in mathematics: What it is and why we should be doing it
An article from our Director, Charlie Stripp
If it’s Friday, it must be GCSE re-sit
An article from our Director, Charlie Stripp
‘Taking the ceiling off learning’ with Mastering Number
Building number sense and fluency in Reception and Key Stage 1
Professional development opportunities for leaders of maths education available now
Teachers who want to achieve or enhance maths leadership accreditations can now apply for two separate professional development programmes
Maths Hubs professional development opportunities for 2019/20 now available
The full range of CPD opportunities available through Maths Hubs has been published
Using a high quality textbook to support teaching for mastery
We visit the classroom of Hannah Gray, a primary teacher involved in trialling new Singapore-style textbooks, designed to support a mastery approach
Just started teaching maths? What you need to know
Are you a trainee, new to teaching maths or working with teachers early in their careers? Discover resources we have for you
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
Performance measures and early-entry GCSE
An article from our Director, Charlie Stripp
NCETM Newsletter - January 2020
Our latest NCETM newsletter is now available
NCETM Newsletter - January 2019
Welcome to our first newsletter of 2019
Curriculum Prioritisation for mixed-age whole-class teaching
Mixed-age whole-class teaching, planned over two years
England-China teacher exchange 2016/17: Seeing Shanghai teaching at first hand
An article from our Director, Charlie Stripp
Mastering Number: Building strong foundations in early maths
Why number sense, fluency and flexibility are the building blocks young children need for future success in maths.
Mastering Number at KS2
Supporting pupils to develop good number sense in multiplicative relationships
Mastering Number at Reception and KS1
Supporting pupils to develop good number sense
NCETM Newsletter - November 2019
Our latest NCETM newsletter is now available
Five ways to use our Planning to teach videos and resources
Explore ideas for lockdown learning, remote teaching and online CPD
Looking back on ten years of Maths Hubs
Charlie Stripp reflects on ten years of the Maths Hubs Programme
Resources and features from the NCETM in 2020/21
What you might have missed and what’s coming up…
Developing Fluency with Multiplicative Reasoning at KS3
Strengthen understanding and confidence in a key area of the KS3 (Year 7 and Year 8) maths curriculum
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
Secondary Maths Subject Leaders Community
A CPD community designed specifically for secondary heads of maths
Specialist Knowledge for Teaching Mathematics - Secondary Teaching Assistants
Develop mathematical subject knowledge and pedagogy
Myth busting
NCETM Myth busting
Maths to age 18, why everyone should welcome it, and what we can do to help make it happen
An article from our Director, Charlie Stripp
Spotlight on LLMEs – Secondary Non-specialist SKTM
Hear from a maths teacher and podcaster who leads a range of projects
Cambridge Maths Hub
Led by CAM Academy Trust, Cambridgeshire
How a mastery approach is helping EAL pupils
Embracing teaching for mastery has enabled EAL pupils to engage fully in maths lessons, says headteacher
We've just published February's Secondary Round-up
Our latest Secondary Round-up is now available
Our Primary Round-up for March is out!
Our latest Primary Round-up is now available
Primary Round-up March 2021
Our latest Primary Round-up is now available
Secondary Round-up - March 2021
Our latest Secondary Round-up is now available
Primary Round-up - February 2023
Our latest Primary Round-up is now available
Primary Round-up - June 2020
Our latest Primary Round-up is now available
Primary Round-up - November 2020
Our latest Primary Round-up is now available
Mixed-age split-class teaching
In this model, year groups are taught separately within a mixed-age class
Mixed-age whole-class teaching
In this approach, all pupils in the class are taught together, following a carefully-sequenced two-year rolling programme
Mindset: why is it so important in teaching for mastery?
Liam Colclough, a headteacher in Sheffield, is convinced that to introduce teaching for mastery effectively, a shift in mindset is required
What are the benefits of being a Primary Mastery Specialist?
Leanne Casey tells us about her experiences of becoming a Mastery Specialist
Maths leadership CPD opportunities
Applications now open for two separate professional development programmes
A grey area: the importance of colour in representations
An article by Emma Hill, a maths subject leader and Year 3 / 4 teacher
Maths education: the present, the future, and how to get there
An article from our Director, Charlie Stripp
Post-16 Professional Development and Resources
Opportunities for developing teachers and maths departments and resources to support all post-16 maths teaching
Our Primary Round-up for September is out!
Our latest Primary Round-up is now available
Our May Primary Round-up is now out!
Our latest Primary Round-up is now available
Thank-you to all teachers of maths
Despite unprecedented challenges, teachers have kept maths education on track
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
Federations and MATs engaging with Maths Hubs
Two examples of multi-academy trusts (MATs) successfully engaging with Maths Hubs and seeing maths performance rise
Prepare your Year 6 pupils for SATs
Ensure Year 6 pupils have the understanding they need to progress by using our handpicked resources
Maths CPD: what works and why for teachers’ professional development
Three secondary maths teachers discuss the best CPD they have taken part in
Teaching through the pandemic 4 – Nikki Bailey
A deputy head talks about using active learning in maths across Key Stages 1 and 2, and the benefits this has had for children after a long period of home learning
Checkpoints – new diagnostic classroom activities for Year 7
A year’s worth of resources and professional development are being produced to support secondary maths teachers
NCETM Newsletter - June 2019
Our latest NCETM newsletter is now available
NCETM Newsletter - June 2020
Learning in lockdown: support for teaching and learning from the NCETM, including new primary video lessons, plus support available from elsewhere, and more
Secondary Teaching for Mastery
Support for departments embedding teaching for mastery across Key Stages 3 and 4
Meet the team
Find out more about current NCETM team members with their areas of responsibility. If you want to get in touch with someone at the NCETM, email info@ncetm.org.uk with full details of your query and we will direct it to the right person
The importance of Core Maths and the support available
An article from our Director, Charlie Stripp
NCETM Newsletter: July 2019
Our latest NCETM newsletter is now available
Spotlight on LLMEs – Developing Core Maths Pedagogy
Hear from a maths teacher about the professional development she leads for her local Maths Hub
Guest blog by Jane Jones HMI, Ofsted
What are the implications for Ofsted evaluation if the mastery principle is followed rigorously?
CPD for non-specialists that strengthens maths departments
How do Maths Hubs support teachers whose main subject isn’t maths?
Secondary Mastery Specialist Programme
Professional development to enable you to introduce and embed teaching for mastery across your department
Issue 13 of Bespoke out now
Up-to-date news from the Maths Hubs Programme
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
The non-specialist in the secondary maths department
A Maths Hubs programme that helps ‘train-up’ teachers whose first subject isn’t maths
About the NCETM
How we support anyone who teaches maths
Reflections on the uptake of AS/A level Maths, AS/A level Further Maths and Core Maths
An article from our Director, Charlie Stripp
Number and Place Value | Year 3
National Curriculum resources for Number and Place Value – Year 3
Training to teach maths with Teach First
Two ECTs share their experiences
Secondary ITE tutors’ conferences now booking
Booking is now open for our secondary ITE tutor conferences
CPD opportunity available for non-specialists teaching secondary maths
A Maths Hubs programme helps teachers with subject knowledge and pedagogy
Primary Round-up - May 2024
Our latest Primary Round-up is now available
Primary Round-up - November 2024
Our latest Primary Round-up is now available
Specialist Knowledge for Teaching Mathematics - Secondary Early Career Teachers
Develop mathematical subject knowledge and pedagogy
Support with 2020 DfE guidance
KS1 and KS2 resources for primary and secondary teachers in interpreting and using the DfE primary guidance
Why might the word ‘ratio’ cause confusion for students learning trigonometry?
After watching how a Shanghai teacher approaches it, Gwen Tresidder reassesses her own understanding
New Year honour for the NCETM’s John Westwell
John Westwell, the NCETM’s Director for System Leadership, awarded an MBE for services to education
Five activities that make maths department meetings worthwhile
What secondary teachers said they love about the regular meetings with colleagues in their department
NCETM Newsletter - October 2019
Our latest NCETM newsletter is now available
NCETM Newsletter - April 2019
Our latest NCETM newsletter is now available
A Year 6 lesson on comparing fractions
Comparing the value of fractions with the same denominators
Numberblocks at home
Resources to accompany the CBeebies Numberblocks series, designed for parents to use at home with children
Secondary maths HoDs – new leadership CPD opportunity
A new Maths Hubs project has been designed specifically for secondary HoDs
Ofsted report into maths teaching published
Ofsted has published a report into how maths is taught, along with its recommendations about the subject
Developing Core Maths Pedagogy
Develop improved teaching approaches for Core Maths
Time
Unit 11 – 2 weeks
Shanghai style lesson observation
How an English primary teacher had his maths lesson observed while in Shanghai
Secondary Mastery Specialists
Two Secondary Mastery Specialists explain the benefits of mastery to them, their departments, and their students
Secondary teaching for mastery CPD opportunities now available
Fully funded professional development opportunities are available from September 2019
Primary Round-up - June 2022
Our latest Primary Round-up is now available
Working together to improve GCSE Maths outcomes in Stoke
An article from our Director, Charlie Stripp
Twitter discussions about teaching maths in all phases
Join our Tuesday evening chats or read summaries on our website
Remote teaching returns 1 – Kyle Evans and Kathryn Darwin
Brand new to live online teaching, or almost a year in? Two teachers from both ends of the spectrum discuss what works
Mastery Specialists in GCSE Resit and Functional Skills
The NCETM plans a new programme to train specialists in teaching maths up to Level 2 to post-16 students
Debbie Morgan receives CBE
The NCETM’s Primary Director is included in Queen’s Birthday Honours
Oracy
The role of oracy in the context of teaching for mastery
Entry requirement for A level maths
What GCSE grade should entitle a student to get on an A level maths course?
The April issue of the NCETM Secondary Round-up is out!
Our latest Secondary Round-up is now available
Shaping the Year 7 curriculum: building on Year 6
Ready-to-use training materials, ideal for use in planning effective curriculum transition from primary
Recruitment open for primary teachers to take mastery forward
The NCETM’s Primary Mastery Specialist programme is now accepting applications for 2019/20
Teachers helping teachers, wherever they are
How the latest lockdown has led to an outpouring of no-strings generosity across the maths education landscape
Spotlight on LLMEs – Early Years SKTM
Hear from a Cohort Lead on the Early Years Specialist Knowledge for Teaching Mathematics Programme
Fractions
Self-audit questions for a teacher to assess confidence in the teaching of fractions in KS1 and KS2
NCETM Newsletter - February 2020
Our latest NCETM newsletter is now available
Secondary Round-up - June 2020
Our latest Secondary Round-up is now available
Funded professional development opportunities for 2020/21
Expression of interest form open for both primary and secondary teachers
Issue 16 of Bespoke out now
Up-to-date news from the Maths Hubs Programme
Debbie Morgan receives CBE at Windsor Castle
The NCETM’s Primary Director attends investiture performed by Princess Anne
Primary Round-up - May 2023
Our latest Primary Round-up is now available
Specialist Knowledge for Teaching Mathematics (SKTM)
For secondary non-specialists: a new Maths Hubs CPD programme for 2021/22
Statistics
Unit 8 – 1 week
'They can see it straight away': the impact of Mastering Number
Successful implementation of Mastering Number has brought huge benefits to pupils in a mixed-age class
Geometry - properties of shapes | Year 2
National Curriculum resources for Geometry - properties of shapes – Year 2
Specialist Knowledge for Teaching Mathematics (Secondary Non-specialist Teachers) Programme
Highly-regarded professional development offering secondary non-specialist maths teachers valuable CPD focusing on subject knowledge and pedagogy
Making an impact with Core Maths
We find out why one of the country’s largest post-16 colleges has introduced Core Maths
Professional development for primary teaching assistants
Ensuring impact, effectiveness and pupil progress
Spotlight on LLMEs – Primary SKTM
Hear from a Cohort Lead on the Primary SKTM
Beyond the maths classroom: how trusts can support teacher professionalism
What role can trust leaders play in supporting maths teachers to flourish professionally?
NCETM Newsletter - May 2021
Register for our new Mastering Number programme, Maths Hubs CPD opportunities for 2021/22, a new podcast episode, and more
New CPD opportunities for KS3 teachers
Support your Year 7s and develop students’ multiplicative reasoning skills
Maths Hub in North West named after Alan Turing
Agreement reached for North West Two Maths Hub to be named after the famous mathematician and World War Two codebreaker
Books that help maths teaching
Five teachers describe books that have helped in their maths teaching
Support, ideas and information for teaching Core Maths
A conversation with the AMSP's Core Maths coordinator, and an enthusiastic Core Maths teacher
Top tips for teaching GCSE resit
Useful pointers from teachers in a Maths Hub GCSE resit Work Group
Time
Unit 11 – 1 week
The Five Big Ideas at Primary – Fluency
Is fluency just about recalling facts?
Key Stage 1 number, addition and subtraction video lessons
Video lessons on number, addition and subtraction for children in Years 1 and 2
Upper Key Stage 2 - Number, Addition and Subtraction video lessons
Video lessons on number, addition and subtraction for children in Years 5 and 6
Upper Key Stage 2 - Fractions video lessons
Video lessons on fractions for children in Years 5 and 6
Upper Key Stage 2 - Linking fractions, decimals and percentages video lessons
Video lessons on linking fractions, decimals and percentages for children in Years 5 and 6
Lower Key Stage 2 - Fractions 1 video lessons
Video lessons on fractions for children in Years 3 and 4
Key Stage 1 - Multiplication 1 video lessons
Video lessons on multiplication for children in Years 1 and 2
Lower Key Stage 2 - Fractions 2 video lessons
Video lessons on fractions for children in Years 3 and 4
Lower Key Stage 2 - Fractions 3 video lessons
Video lessons on fractions for children in Years 3 and 4
Key Stage 1 - Multiplication 2 video lessons
Video lessons on multiplication for children in Years 1 and 2
Key Stage 1 - Multiplication 3 video lessons
Video lessons on multiplication for children in Years 1 and 2
Teaching through the pandemic 6 – James Cresswell
A secondary teacher discusses how he’s managed the change to teaching all-attainment groups in Key Stage 3
Primary Round-up - October 2023
Our latest Primary Round-up is now available
Number Facts
Lesson videos on number facts for all four operations of addition, subtraction, multiplication and division
Oracy in the maths classroom - Part 1
Exploring the transformative potential of oracy in the maths classroom
NCETM Newsletter - Easter 2020
Coronavirus: End of term message
Research and Innovation Work Groups
Opportunities to explore and research how maths is learned and best taught
Secondary Round-up - February 2021
Our latest Secondary Round-up is now available
Secondary CPD and resources from Maths Hubs and the NCETM summarised
Discover what’s right for you, your department and your colleagues
Primary Round-up - March 2022
Our latest Primary Round-up is now available
Primary Round-up - May 2022
Our latest Primary Round-up is now available
Secondary Round-up - May 2022
Our latest Secondary Round-up is now available
Secondary Round-up - October 2022
Our latest Secondary Round-up is now available
Year 4 curriculum map
The whole of Year 4, split into units
Year 5 curriculum map
The whole of Year 5, split into units
Year 6 curriculum map
The whole of Year 6, split into units
Year 2 curriculum map
The whole of Year 2, split into units
Year 1 curriculum map
The whole of Year 1, split into units
Year 3 curriculum map
The whole of Year 3, split into units
Ten calculations A level students should do on a calculator
The AMSP's Tom Button looks at which calculations A level students should be doing on a calculator
Spotlight on LLMEs – Research and Innovation Work Groups (RIWGs)
Hear from the co-leads of the RIWG for Oracy
Maths, Mindsets and Mastery
An article from our Director, Charlie Stripp
NCETM Newsletter - May 2019
Our latest NCETM newsletter is now available
The Five Big Ideas at Primary – Coherence
Why is Coherence one of the Five Big Ideas in Teaching for Mastery? And what does it mean for primary maths teachers?
Reflections on the 2023 maths examination results
An article from our Director, Charlie Stripp
Why and how to use the ‘ping pong’ teaching style
Primary Mastery Specialists Faye Glendinning and Sam Shutkever take us through the gritty detail of their episodic lesson planning
Targeted Support in Maths – one school’s story
How bespoke support enabled a primary school to achieve its best ever maths SATs results
What is a Maths School?
How can students in your school benefit?
Equity for all pupils: Blackpool schools open their classrooms
We share how schools in one of Britain’s most economically-challenged areas are working with their local Maths Hub to ensure all pupils can succeed
A Tale of Two Schools
We visit two very different primary schools, and learn about their reasons for choosing teaching for mastery and its impact
What mastery has done for our school
Jenny Laurie, deputy head and maths teacher at a central London secondary school, talks about being one of the very earliest to adopt a teaching for mastery approach in maths
How one secondary school is using Checkpoints at KS3
We visit a school in Lancashire pioneering their use
How are schools determining maths grades this year?
We ask around a few schools and MATs
Funded opportunities in teaching for mastery for secondary school maths departments
Two options for schools to strengthen maths teaching in KS3 over the next two years and beyond
Problem-solving schools
Making reasoning and problem-solving a coherent part of the maths curriculum
Teaching maths in a special school
A maths lead tells us how she teaches maths to pupils with varied needs, and supports her colleagues and other local teachers to do the same
Outstanding schools, Ofsted and mastery
Find out how three schools deliver maths through teaching for mastery, and why Ofsted liked what they saw
One primary school’s teaching for mastery journey
A discussion with the head of a Birmingham primary school which embraced teaching for mastery in 2016
Whole-school approach to learning times tables
How groups of primary schools have been introducing a twin-track approach to times-tables learning
How mastery works in a secondary school maths department
How a secondary school maths department works together to ensure all maths lessons in Years 7 and 8 are consistent in approach
One school’s success with Core Maths
Seven Core Maths classes prove the value of the qualification for students
How can schools and colleges offer Core Maths?
How a variety of colleges and schools are managing the logistics of offering Core Maths
Mastery in Secondary School Maths
Two teachers discuss introducing teaching for mastery to secondary schools
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
Resources and CPD for the new school year
Autumn term support for maths teaching available from the NCETM and Maths Hubs
Using the NCETM Curriculum Prioritisation materials
A maths lead tells his school's story
Guest blog post by a Secondary School Head of Maths
An article by Hande Kiamil, Head of Maths at Mill Hill County High School, in the London Borough of Barnet
Why we employed a primary teacher for maths in our secondary school
How one school employed a primary teacher to help introduce mastery
Lessons from this summer's maths exam results
How secondary schools can continue to recover from the downward trends caused by the pandemic
Online support for parents and teachers during school closures
Find out about online support for parents and teachers being offered by the NCETM during school closures
A headteacher’s guide to Maths Hubs
Don’t let your school miss out: everything you need to know about Maths Hubs and fully-funded CPD
Remote teaching returns 2 – Steph Elliot
A Year 6 teacher from Newcastle gives us a window on her primary school’s ‘blended’ approach to providing remote learning
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
How early primary maths influences school-wide teaching
Two Northumberland teachers on what they've learnt from a focus on the basic maths building blocks in Reception and KS1
A new school year: support for secondary maths teachers new and old
Resources available on the NCETM website and CPD opportunities through Maths Hubs – all free for secondary maths departments
Smoothing the KS2 to KS3 maths transition
Find out how one school harnessed the mastery approach used in its feeder schools to support new Year 7 students
New lead institutions wanted for two Maths Hubs
Opportunities for schools, colleges or trusts to take on system leadership roles in two Maths Hub areas
Embedding mastery in a primary school
Two teachers tell their stories, and explain how mastery is being introduced across a Maths Hub area
Video showing Maths Hubs teaching for mastery work in secondary schools
A short video illustrates teaching for mastery in secondary classrooms
How Mastering Number supports EAL and disadvantaged pupils
One Lancashire primary school has seen pupil confidence flourish as numeracy skills are embedded from Reception
Response to Jo Boaler’s view of maths in UK schools
An article from our Director, Charlie Stripp
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
Maths Hubs opportunities for 2020/21 now available
New projects offer something for your own professional development or to develop maths teaching across your department or school
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
Susan Okereke: speaker, podcaster and maths teacher
A wide-ranging conversation covering engagement, curriculum, classroom culture, and preparing students for maths beyond school
Mastery brings ‘priceless’ benefits to secondary school
A secondary head explains how adopting a mastery approach has transformed teaching and learning in maths
Expansion of the Maths Hubs Programme announced
New professional development opportunities and support for schools
Two pleas to maths teachers at the start of the school year
The NCETM’s Director, Charlie Stripp, has warned of the dangers of putting pressure on pupils to ‘catch-up’
Taking on the role of maths lead in a primary school
Ten tips for newcomers to the position
Hear from a headteacher: top reasons to work with a Maths Hub
Benefits of getting involved as a participating school or LLME
No need to differentiate in primary school maths lessons
Debbie Morgan explains why all children should be included in all aspects of a primary maths lesson
Solent Maths Hub – new Lead School wanted
Opportunity to take on system leadership role now available
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
A practical way to improve lesson planning in secondary school maths teaching?
An article from our Director, Charlie Stripp
How and why one Yorkshire school is teaching Core Maths
A head of maths and Maths Hub Lead talks about the benefits of the qualification
Maths Hubs CPD opportunities for 2021/22 now available
30 projects offer schools and teachers a variety of professional development options
Maths Hubs CPD for 2024/25 now available
Over 30 projects offer professional development for schools and teachers
NCETM Newsletter - November 2022
New lead schools sought for two Maths Hubs, research and innovation, and more
Primary maths curriculum prioritisation materials available
Evaluation documents and a guidance video help schools decide on this year’s curriculum focus
From GCSE Maths resit to primary school maths lead
A teacher explains what it’s like to lose all your confidence for maths… and then recover it
How maths textbooks are making a comeback
Two primary schools explain how they use textbook schemes to support teaching for mastery
Leading the change: a headteacher’s journey with teaching for mastery
What happens when a school fully embraces Maths Hubs professional development?
How to put the Ofsted maths report into practice
Key recommendations from the Ofsted report and suggestions for implementing them in your school
United Learning: a model for trusts working with Maths Hubs
How one trust has paved the way for its schools to benefit from the Maths Hubs Programme
Unlock your potential: new Maths Hubs CPD for 2025/26
Over 30 fully-funded professional development opportunities for schools and teachers at every stage
Second year of the Mastering Number Programme: applications still open
Places for up to two thousand primary schools have been funded by the DfE – contact your Maths Hub to apply
The essence of teaching for mastery
Guiding principles that underpin NCETM and Maths Hubs work, in maths teaching at every school and college phase
Core Maths five years on
What does the course offer post-16 students that don’t do Maths A level, and how can schools/colleges offer it?
Nine reasons to work with your local Maths Hub
Why get involved with the Maths Hubs Programme? Find out how it can benefit you and your school
Why mastery makes us optimistic about our next GCSE results
Article by Jenny Laurie, Deputy Head at The St Marylebone CE School, London
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 primary resources, support and teacher CPD for 2022/23
A guided tour around what’s on offer for new and experienced primary teachers at the start of the new school year. Updated September 2023
Maths Hubs Programme annual report published
A comprehensive report on a full year’s activity in the Maths Hubs Programme reflects activity across all school and college phases
Behind the scenes of the Mastery Readiness programme
Headteacher, Sarah Hawes and maths lead, Tracey Baruah explain their enthusiasm for what the Mastery Readiness Programme is offering the children in their school
Grants for maths projects
How one school and teacher have used separate grants from the SHINE organisation to develop projects for primary maths
Ten years of the Maths Hubs Programme
A celebration of the achievements made across ten years by England’s 40 Maths Hubs, supporting teachers and schools to improve maths teaching and learning
‘Exploding Checkpoints’ – co-planning a KS3 curriculum
Discover how the maths department at one Cornwall school went back to the drawing board to develop a new KS3 curriculum
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
Using the NCETM Professional Development Materials for departmental learning
We visit a school using the materials to structure INSET and department time for professional development
Recruitment open for maths professional development leadership opportunities
Teachers in all phases are invited to apply for programmes to lead CPD and school-wide development
Maths CPD leadership programmes now recruiting for 2025/26
Teachers in all phases are invited to apply for programmes to lead professional development and school-wide development
New video celebrates ten years of Maths Hubs
Discover what the network offers schools and teachers
New funding for Core Maths
Why this is so important and how you can ensure your school or college can take advantage of it
The PE teacher in the maths department
How Maths Hubs are helping secondary school maths departments 'train up' non-specialists to teach maths
Moving from primary teaching to secondary maths
A teacher explains why, and how, he's moving from a primary school to a secondary maths department
Maths vocabulary
A primary maths lead in an area of high social and economic deprivation explains how a mastery approach to teaching precise mathematical vocabulary is giving pupils in her school a voice
Introducing multiplicative thinking
Building in small steps to ensure all children develop understanding early on in primary school
How social media is changing my CPD
A primary school maths lead talks about what social media offers to inspire, support and challenge his ways of teaching maths
Make sense of the Curriculum Prioritisation materials
Ever wondered where to begin with the Primary CP materials? This step-by-step guide will take you from website download to classroom activity
Maths curriculum resources available from Oak National Academy
Developed by MEI, Oak’s materials are for both primary and secondary schools
Ideas for collaboration in secondary maths teaching
Work with your colleagues to plan lessons and develop your own knowledge and pedagogy
Primary teaching for mastery report
Five thousand schools engaging
Spaces available on Mastering Number Programme from September 2022
The nationwide project for primary schools continues in 2022/23
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
We need to talk (about maths)
The Oracy Commission Report’s recommendations and how this could impact on maths teaching and learning
Maths Hubs CPD opportunities for 2022/23 now available
Over 30 projects offer schools and teachers a variety of professional development options
Maths Hubs CPD opportunities for 2023/24 now available
Over 30 projects offer schools and teachers a variety of professional development
The research mathematician and his A level teacher
Douglas Coates talks about his career in maths research and reflects, with his ex-teacher, on learning A level maths
Learning in Lockdown 8 – Melissa Molnar
A Year 1 teacher talks about leading maths across her school and the wider school partnership
Welcome to the NCETM in 2023/24
Whether you’re a new teacher, or coming back to begin another year, we are here to support you with all your maths CPD this year and beyond
Welcome to the NCETM in 2024/25
Whether you’re stepping into teaching for the first time or returning with years of experience, we’re here to support your journey with all the maths CPD you need this year and beyond
Learning in Lockdown 9 – Deb Friis
A maths teacher at an 11-16 school in West Sussex, explains how Year 10's first few weeks back worked
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
Observing lessons as part of the England-China exchange programme: new podcasts and videos
How does maths teaching in Shanghai schools look and feel to experienced observing teachers from England?
The power of partnership: system leaders in MATs and Maths Hubs are transforming maths education
Maths Hubs work with trusts within and across hub boundaries, benefiting thousands of pupils and hundreds of teachers
Mastering Number at Reception and KS1 now recruiting
Funded places for up to two thousand primary schools available – contact your Maths Hub to apply
Raising girls' participation in maths
Rachel Beddoes explains what the barriers are for girls, and what teachers and schools can do to overcome these
Shanghai teacher visit update
Exchange visit to schools in England has regrettably been postponed due to the ongoing novel coronavirus outbreak in China
Secondary maths teaching in Shanghai: two teachers reflect
Two Mastery Specialist teachers give their impressions of maths teaching in a secondary school in Shanghai
Primary Mastery Specialist teacher wins award to help children build up a stronger ‘working memory’
A teacher from St George’s Primary School, Wirral, has won a SHINE award
Primary maths teaching in Shanghai: an exchange teacher’s view
A Mastery Specialist gives her impressions of maths teaching in a primary school in Shanghai
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
How variation has changed my teaching
Article by Jayne Webster, who teaches maths at Denbigh School in Milton Keynes
Making the most of maths competitions
Maths competitions can be a great way to broaden students’ mathematical horizon – get the dates in the school diary early!
Useful tips for tackling multiplicative thinking
Embedding multiplicative thinking across the primary maths curriculum
Learning in Lockdown 1 – Kathryn Darwin
A second in department shares her experiences of the new challenges that learning in lockdown has created, and how she and her school are overcoming them
Learning in Lockdown 7 – Laura Behan
An Early Years teacher talks about working in the EYFS bubble as the rest of her school opens up to Reception, Year 1 and Year 6
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
Eugenia Cheng rethinks gender around maths
‘Is there a relationship between maths, gender and learning? How might it be characterised?’ Dr Eugenia Cheng shares her ideas.
New DfE guidance on teaching Key Stage 3 maths
The knowledge and understanding most important for the first three years of secondary school, broken down into a coherent sequence
Bridging the gap: ensuring that all students can succeed in KS3 maths
How one North East secondary school is 'Securing Foundations at Year 7', with a new Maths Hubs project aimed at supporting all students to thrive in the maths classroom
Going for gold standard
Why upcoming EEF-funded trials are an important part of Maths Hubs activity
Learning in Lockdown 6 – Craig Tilstone
A Year 6 teacher talks about the difficulty of engagement in remote learning in an area with a low socio-economic profile
Mastery Myth-busting
We dispel some of the common myths about teaching for mastery
Aligning curriculum reform and assessment with teaching for mastery in primary maths
Charlie Stripp and Debbie Morgan respond to a recent TES article by Peter Foulds and David Thomas regarding the primary curriculum and potential reform
Should more girls be taking A level Maths?
A new initiative, Maths4Girls, aims to increase A level Maths take-up among girls
Questioning Marking?
An article from our Director, Charlie Stripp
Recruitment now open for Secondary Mastery Specialists
Around a hundred teachers are needed, spread across England
Secondary heads on benefits of working with a Maths Hub
Our latest podcast with two London-based secondary heads
Eight reasons to join a Maths Hubs secondary CPD project
Free CPD? Local collaboration? Department-wide impact? Maths Hubs Work Groups have it all – and more
Improving children’s confidence in maths starts with parents
What one primary teacher has done to improve children's confidence by engaging parents in learning maths
Primary Round-up May 2021
Our latest Primary Round-up is now available
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
Planning collaboratively and learning together as a department
How a secondary maths department includes everyone in the planning process and fosters shared learning
Raising the status of professional development
An article from our Director, Charlie Stripp
Professional Development – the key to making teaching ‘a career worth having’
An article from our Director, Charlie Stripp
Improving maths in multi-academy trusts by engaging with Maths Hubs
A profile of two multi-academy trusts (MATs) reaping the rewards of participation in Maths Hubs teaching for mastery work
Key Stage 3: never more crucial than now
How NCETM resources and Maths Hubs CPD programmes can help repair any damage to learning caused by the pandemic
Ongoing professional development of maths teachers should be taken more seriously
NCETM Director calls for all maths teachers, and all primary teachers, to be given a protected amount of subject-specific professional development time
What maths shall we do with Year 6 this term?
We’ve gathered suggestions about preparing pupils for transition in this disrupted year
Our Primary Round-up for July is out!
Our latest Primary Round-up is now available
NCETM Newsletter - February 2019
Our latest NCETM newsletter is now available
The latest issue of the NCETM Secondary Round-up is out!
Our latest Secondary Round-up is now available
Primary Teaching for Mastery Work Groups now recruiting
Primary Teaching for Mastery Work Groups now recruiting
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
Learning in Lockdown 5 – Nick Edwards
A secondary Director of Maths reflects on how his experience of supporting students through the Grenfell tragedy has informed his current approach to teaching
Two London heads on engaging with teaching for mastery
Two secondary headteachers describe how they make engaging in professional development activities a matter of policy
Teaching through the pandemic 2 – Gemma Scott
A secondary head of maths talks about formative and summative assessment strategies under Covid-19 restrictions
NCETM Newsletter - March 2019
Our latest NCETM newsletter is now available
Primary Round-up - June 2025
Our latest Primary Round-up is now available
The Five Big Ideas at Secondary – Coherence
Why is coherence one of the Five Big Ideas in Teaching for Mastery?
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
Debbie Morgan discusses differentiation
NCETM’s Director for Primary tells us why she thinks teachers no longer need to provide different work for different children
Spotlight on Work Group Leads - Primary Mastery
Hear from a Year 6 teacher who leads local Teaching for Mastery Work Groups
Nine tips for new secondary heads of maths
How to lead a happy and successful department
September 2018 issue of Bespoke published
Up-to-date news from the Maths Hubs Programme
Spotlight on LLMEs – Primary Mastery Specialist
We discover what it’s like to take part in the Primary Mastery Specialist Programme
Summer holiday reading 2019
A round-up of our recent features, which might stimulate your thinking for September
Online CPD: the unexpected gains
We speak to three Maths Hubs about how they moved their CPD offer online, what they learned, and what’s next
Starting out with a new maths class
Three experienced secondary teachers give tips on how to get off on the right foot with a new maths class at the start of a new year
Reflections on the Ofsted maths subject report
Charlie Stripp shares his thoughts on ‘Coordinating mathematical success’
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
New activity for the Maths Hubs Programme
Mastery Specialists will be recruited to lead activity in future years, and a new CPD project will run
Learning in Lockdown 4 – Dan Poulson
A secondary head of maths talks about remote learning and planning for life after COVID-19
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
Becoming an LLME – what do I need to know?
A summary of our February 2025 Week in Focus across social media
Research and innovation in the Maths Hubs Network
How smaller CPD projects refine, innovate and improve the Maths Hubs Programme and give teachers an opportunity to pursue special interests
Teaching through the pandemic 5 – Kate Jackson
A Year 4 teacher and Mastery Specialist explains how she teaches maths lessons outside and encourages other teachers to have a go
PISA results for mathematics – how can they help us?
An article from our Director, Charlie Stripp
Research and innovation thriving in the Maths Hubs Programme
Scores of local projects around the country are contributing refinements to Maths Hubs' work in numerous areas
NCETM Newsletter - September 2019
Our latest NCETM newsletter is now available
Using calculators in Years 6 and 7
When should Year 6 and 7 teachers get the calculators out? And how might they use them?
NCETM Primary Mastery Professional Development Materials
A discussion with the two lead editors of the PD materials
See the impact of Mastering Number
Step into the classroom to see how this fully-funded programme is changing the way early maths is taught
What is unitising, and why is it important?
This article follows the concept of unitising through Years 1-6, also demonstrating effective curriculum sequencing
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!
NCETM Newsletter - May 2024
Over 30 fully-funded projects across all phases are on offer from Maths Hubs for 2024/25 - get involved!
NCETM Newsletter - May 2025
Over 30 fully-funded projects across all phases are on offer from Maths Hubs for 2025/26 - get involved!
Learning in Lockdown 2 – Jo Brown
A Year 5 teacher talks about how her pupils have engaged and what lessons she will take forward
How can we meet the needs of all pupils without differentiation of lesson content? How can we record progress without levels?
An article from our Director, Charlie Stripp
Counting on a good read: maths books we love for World Book Day
To celebrate World Book Day we share some of our favourite books about maths for all ages
Aligning curriculum and assessment reform with teaching for mastery in secondary maths (part 2)
Charlie Stripp and Carol Knights continue their two-part discussion with a focus on how secondary maths assessment could be improved
An Introduction to the Five Big Ideas at Secondary
In an introduction to our series on the Five Big Ideas at Secondary, we explore the principles that underpin teaching for mastery
Mastery in mathematics: What it is and why we should be doing it
An article from our Director, Charlie Stripp
If it’s Friday, it must be GCSE re-sit
An article from our Director, Charlie Stripp
‘Taking the ceiling off learning’ with Mastering Number
Building number sense and fluency in Reception and Key Stage 1
Professional development opportunities for leaders of maths education available now
Teachers who want to achieve or enhance maths leadership accreditations can now apply for two separate professional development programmes
Maths Hubs professional development opportunities for 2019/20 now available
The full range of CPD opportunities available through Maths Hubs has been published
Just started teaching maths? What you need to know
Are you a trainee, new to teaching maths or working with teachers early in their careers? Discover resources we have for you
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
Performance measures and early-entry GCSE
An article from our Director, Charlie Stripp
NCETM Newsletter - January 2020
Our latest NCETM newsletter is now available
NCETM Newsletter - January 2019
Welcome to our first newsletter of 2019
England-China teacher exchange 2016/17: Seeing Shanghai teaching at first hand
An article from our Director, Charlie Stripp
Mastering Number: Building strong foundations in early maths
Why number sense, fluency and flexibility are the building blocks young children need for future success in maths.
NCETM Newsletter - November 2019
Our latest NCETM newsletter is now available
Five ways to use our Planning to teach videos and resources
Explore ideas for lockdown learning, remote teaching and online CPD
Looking back on ten years of Maths Hubs
Charlie Stripp reflects on ten years of the Maths Hubs Programme
Resources and features from the NCETM in 2020/21
What you might have missed and what’s coming up…
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
Maths to age 18, why everyone should welcome it, and what we can do to help make it happen
An article from our Director, Charlie Stripp
Spotlight on LLMEs – Secondary Non-specialist SKTM
Hear from a maths teacher and podcaster who leads a range of projects
How a mastery approach is helping EAL pupils
Embracing teaching for mastery has enabled EAL pupils to engage fully in maths lessons, says headteacher
We've just published February's Secondary Round-up
Our latest Secondary Round-up is now available
Our Primary Round-up for March is out!
Our latest Primary Round-up is now available
Primary Round-up March 2021
Our latest Primary Round-up is now available
Secondary Round-up - March 2021
Our latest Secondary Round-up is now available
Primary Round-up - February 2023
Our latest Primary Round-up is now available
Primary Round-up - June 2020
Our latest Primary Round-up is now available
Primary Round-up - November 2020
Our latest Primary Round-up is now available
What are the benefits of being a Primary Mastery Specialist?
Leanne Casey tells us about her experiences of becoming a Mastery Specialist
Maths leadership CPD opportunities
Applications now open for two separate professional development programmes
A grey area: the importance of colour in representations
An article by Emma Hill, a maths subject leader and Year 3 / 4 teacher
Maths education: the present, the future, and how to get there
An article from our Director, Charlie Stripp
Our Primary Round-up for September is out!
Our latest Primary Round-up is now available
Our May Primary Round-up is now out!
Our latest Primary Round-up is now available
Thank-you to all teachers of maths
Despite unprecedented challenges, teachers have kept maths education on track
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
Federations and MATs engaging with Maths Hubs
Two examples of multi-academy trusts (MATs) successfully engaging with Maths Hubs and seeing maths performance rise
Prepare your Year 6 pupils for SATs
Ensure Year 6 pupils have the understanding they need to progress by using our handpicked resources
Maths CPD: what works and why for teachers’ professional development
Three secondary maths teachers discuss the best CPD they have taken part in
Teaching through the pandemic 4 – Nikki Bailey
A deputy head talks about using active learning in maths across Key Stages 1 and 2, and the benefits this has had for children after a long period of home learning
Checkpoints – new diagnostic classroom activities for Year 7
A year’s worth of resources and professional development are being produced to support secondary maths teachers
NCETM Newsletter - June 2019
Our latest NCETM newsletter is now available
NCETM Newsletter - June 2020
Learning in lockdown: support for teaching and learning from the NCETM, including new primary video lessons, plus support available from elsewhere, and more
The importance of Core Maths and the support available
An article from our Director, Charlie Stripp
NCETM Newsletter: July 2019
Our latest NCETM newsletter is now available
Spotlight on LLMEs – Developing Core Maths Pedagogy
Hear from a maths teacher about the professional development she leads for her local Maths Hub
Guest blog by Jane Jones HMI, Ofsted
What are the implications for Ofsted evaluation if the mastery principle is followed rigorously?
CPD for non-specialists that strengthens maths departments
How do Maths Hubs support teachers whose main subject isn’t maths?
Issue 13 of Bespoke out now
Up-to-date news from the Maths Hubs Programme
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
The non-specialist in the secondary maths department
A Maths Hubs programme that helps ‘train-up’ teachers whose first subject isn’t maths
Reflections on the uptake of AS/A level Maths, AS/A level Further Maths and Core Maths
An article from our Director, Charlie Stripp
Training to teach maths with Teach First
Two ECTs share their experiences
Secondary ITE tutors’ conferences now booking
Booking is now open for our secondary ITE tutor conferences
CPD opportunity available for non-specialists teaching secondary maths
A Maths Hubs programme helps teachers with subject knowledge and pedagogy
Primary Round-up - May 2024
Our latest Primary Round-up is now available
Primary Round-up - November 2024
Our latest Primary Round-up is now available
Why might the word ‘ratio’ cause confusion for students learning trigonometry?
After watching how a Shanghai teacher approaches it, Gwen Tresidder reassesses her own understanding
New Year honour for the NCETM’s John Westwell
John Westwell, the NCETM’s Director for System Leadership, awarded an MBE for services to education
Five activities that make maths department meetings worthwhile
What secondary teachers said they love about the regular meetings with colleagues in their department
NCETM Newsletter - October 2019
Our latest NCETM newsletter is now available
NCETM Newsletter - April 2019
Our latest NCETM newsletter is now available
Secondary maths HoDs – new leadership CPD opportunity
A new Maths Hubs project has been designed specifically for secondary HoDs
Ofsted report into maths teaching published
Ofsted has published a report into how maths is taught, along with its recommendations about the subject
Shanghai style lesson observation
How an English primary teacher had his maths lesson observed while in Shanghai
Secondary Mastery Specialists
Two Secondary Mastery Specialists explain the benefits of mastery to them, their departments, and their students
Secondary teaching for mastery CPD opportunities now available
Fully funded professional development opportunities are available from September 2019
Primary Round-up - June 2022
Our latest Primary Round-up is now available
Working together to improve GCSE Maths outcomes in Stoke
An article from our Director, Charlie Stripp
Twitter discussions about teaching maths in all phases
Join our Tuesday evening chats or read summaries on our website
Remote teaching returns 1 – Kyle Evans and Kathryn Darwin
Brand new to live online teaching, or almost a year in? Two teachers from both ends of the spectrum discuss what works
Mastery Specialists in GCSE Resit and Functional Skills
The NCETM plans a new programme to train specialists in teaching maths up to Level 2 to post-16 students
Debbie Morgan receives CBE
The NCETM’s Primary Director is included in Queen’s Birthday Honours
Entry requirement for A level maths
What GCSE grade should entitle a student to get on an A level maths course?
The April issue of the NCETM Secondary Round-up is out!
Our latest Secondary Round-up is now available
Recruitment open for primary teachers to take mastery forward
The NCETM’s Primary Mastery Specialist programme is now accepting applications for 2019/20
Teachers helping teachers, wherever they are
How the latest lockdown has led to an outpouring of no-strings generosity across the maths education landscape
Spotlight on LLMEs – Early Years SKTM
Hear from a Cohort Lead on the Early Years Specialist Knowledge for Teaching Mathematics Programme
NCETM Newsletter - February 2020
Our latest NCETM newsletter is now available
Secondary Round-up - June 2020
Our latest Secondary Round-up is now available
Funded professional development opportunities for 2020/21
Expression of interest form open for both primary and secondary teachers
Issue 16 of Bespoke out now
Up-to-date news from the Maths Hubs Programme
Debbie Morgan receives CBE at Windsor Castle
The NCETM’s Primary Director attends investiture performed by Princess Anne
Primary Round-up - May 2023
Our latest Primary Round-up is now available
Specialist Knowledge for Teaching Mathematics (SKTM)
For secondary non-specialists: a new Maths Hubs CPD programme for 2021/22
'They can see it straight away': the impact of Mastering Number
Successful implementation of Mastering Number has brought huge benefits to pupils in a mixed-age class
Making an impact with Core Maths
We find out why one of the country’s largest post-16 colleges has introduced Core Maths
Professional development for primary teaching assistants
Ensuring impact, effectiveness and pupil progress
Spotlight on LLMEs – Primary SKTM
Hear from a Cohort Lead on the Primary SKTM
Beyond the maths classroom: how trusts can support teacher professionalism
What role can trust leaders play in supporting maths teachers to flourish professionally?
NCETM Newsletter - May 2021
Register for our new Mastering Number programme, Maths Hubs CPD opportunities for 2021/22, a new podcast episode, and more
New CPD opportunities for KS3 teachers
Support your Year 7s and develop students’ multiplicative reasoning skills
Maths Hub in North West named after Alan Turing
Agreement reached for North West Two Maths Hub to be named after the famous mathematician and World War Two codebreaker
Books that help maths teaching
Five teachers describe books that have helped in their maths teaching
Support, ideas and information for teaching Core Maths
A conversation with the AMSP's Core Maths coordinator, and an enthusiastic Core Maths teacher
Top tips for teaching GCSE resit
Useful pointers from teachers in a Maths Hub GCSE resit Work Group
The Five Big Ideas at Primary – Fluency
Is fluency just about recalling facts?
Teaching through the pandemic 6 – James Cresswell
A secondary teacher discusses how he’s managed the change to teaching all-attainment groups in Key Stage 3
Primary Round-up - October 2023
Our latest Primary Round-up is now available
Oracy in the maths classroom - Part 1
Exploring the transformative potential of oracy in the maths classroom
NCETM Newsletter - Easter 2020
Coronavirus: End of term message
Secondary Round-up - February 2021
Our latest Secondary Round-up is now available
Secondary CPD and resources from Maths Hubs and the NCETM summarised
Discover what’s right for you, your department and your colleagues
Primary Round-up - March 2022
Our latest Primary Round-up is now available
Primary Round-up - May 2022
Our latest Primary Round-up is now available
Secondary Round-up - May 2022
Our latest Secondary Round-up is now available
Secondary Round-up - October 2022
Our latest Secondary Round-up is now available
Ten calculations A level students should do on a calculator
The AMSP's Tom Button looks at which calculations A level students should be doing on a calculator
Spotlight on LLMEs – Research and Innovation Work Groups (RIWGs)
Hear from the co-leads of the RIWG for Oracy
Maths, Mindsets and Mastery
An article from our Director, Charlie Stripp
NCETM Newsletter - May 2019
Our latest NCETM newsletter is now available
The Five Big Ideas at Primary – Coherence
Why is Coherence one of the Five Big Ideas in Teaching for Mastery? And what does it mean for primary maths teachers?
Reflections on the 2023 maths examination results
An article from our Director, Charlie Stripp
Why and how to use the ‘ping pong’ teaching style
Primary Mastery Specialists Faye Glendinning and Sam Shutkever take us through the gritty detail of their episodic lesson planning
Adapting maths teaching for the Covid-19 period
Guidance for secondary schools – updated November 2020
School sees better results through teaching for mastery
Embracing teaching for mastery in maths has seen pupils’ love for the subject contribute to some exceptional end of year outcomes for all year groups
Don’t abandon counters just because it’s secondary school
At Trinity Academy in Halifax all teachers are now using place value counters with students across the ability range
Mixed-age mastery – making it work in KS2
A primary school in Harrogate has developed a two-year rolling programme that creates more curriculum time
A coherent journey through maths
At a small, rural primary school, pupils in mixed-age classes benefit from teaching for mastery approaches
Mixed-age mastery – how and why it works
One North Yorkshire primary school has made teaching for mastery work in four classes which span seven year groups
Mastery and the mixed-age conundrum
At Richard Taylor Primary School, a clever combination of whole- and split-class teaching has led to pupils excelling in maths
Why Mastery Readiness isn't just 'mastery-lite'!
The Mastery Readiness Programme enables schools to put in place structures, systems and positive mathematical culture so they can successfully engage in teaching for mastery
Teaching for mastery at secondary: is it compatible with putting students in sets?
A visit to two lessons at Tomlinscote School in Frimley, Surrey
Teacher collaboration supports mixed-attainment classes
A London school models one possible way to make the transition
How can teaching for mastery work in a mixed age class?
A group of schools in Northamptonshire have been addressing this issue, with encouraging results
A Year 1 lesson on difference as a form of subtraction
A lesson from 2015/16 led by Clare Christie, maths subject leader for the Ashley Down Schools Federation in Bristol
Year 5 Shanghai showcase lesson
Ms Dai, part of the the England–China exchange, leads a Year 5 lesson at Tubbenden Primary School
A Year 4 lesson on place value with decimal numbers
A lesson from 2015/16 led by Clare Christie, maths subject leader for the Ashley Down Schools Federation in Bristol
Checkpoints
Diagnostic maths activities to help teachers develop their assessment of students' prior learning for KS3
Year 2 Shanghai showcase lesson
Ms Lynn, part of the the England–China exchange, leads a Year 2 lesson at Tubbenden Primary School
Meeting the needs of all without ability setting
Removing setting from maths teaching in a three-form entry primary school
Multiplication
Lesson videos on elements of progression in multiplication across the primary school
Pattern
Looking for and finding patterns helps children notice and understand mathematical relationships
Gap tasks: maximising the impact of Work Groups
We visit Gorse Hill Primary School Work Group in Swindon, and find out how gap tasks are driving powerful changes in pedagogy
A Year 6 lesson on line graphs
A lesson from 2015/16 led by James Berry, subject leader and deputy head at Chesterton Primary School in Wandsworth
Measures
Comparing different aspects such as length, weight and volume, as a preliminary to using units to compare later
Mathematical Prompts for Deeper Thinking videos
Videos showing a teacher working with small groups of students from her Year 8 class
Training materials for DfE Mathematics guidance
A ready-to-use PowerPoint designed for whole school development, and videos to introduce the guidance
Shape and Space
Understanding what happens when shapes move, or combine with other shapes, helps develop wider mathematical thinking
Cardinality and Counting
Understanding that the cardinal value of a number refers to the quantity, or ‘howmanyness’ of things it represents
Composition
Understanding that one number can be made up from (composed from) two or more smaller numbers
Comparison
Understanding that comparing numbers involves knowing which numbers are worth more or less than each other
Primary Calculation Guidance
Recommendations and effective practice teaching ideas
Resources for teachers using the mastery materials
Supplementary content to support use of the Secondary Mastery PD Materials
Curriculum prioritisation in primary maths
What maths to teach for the rest of 2020/21
A Year 3 lesson on multiplication
A set of video clips from 2014/15 centred on one lesson, focusing on the 6-times-table
DfE guidance on teaching maths at KS3
What the guidance consists of and how it aligns with other NCETM resources
6.3 Transforming shapes
Core concept 6.3 introduces translation, rotation, reflection and enlargement. It explores the degrees of freedom available, in terms of what does and doesn’t vary for each one.
5.3 Probability
Core concept 5.3 introduces probability as a way to quantify, explore and explain likelihood and coincidence, and to reason about uncertainty.
3.2 Trigonometry
Core concept 3.2 introduces trigonometric functions through the unit circle. Ideas of similarity, scale factor and multiplicative relationships are integrated to explore problem-solving.
4.2 Graphical representations
Core concept 4.2 introduces x- and y-coordinates as input and output of a function. It explores linear and quadratic functions, and how linear graphs can solve simultaneous equations.
3.1 Understanding multiplicative relationships
Core concept 3.1 explores fractions, percentages, ratio and proportion (direct and inverse) as contexts in which multiplicative relationships are used.
6.1 Geometrical properties
Core concept 6.1 covers angle facts and the geometry of intersecting lines, similarity and congruence, and Pythagoras’ theorem.
2.1 Arithmetic procedures
Core concept 2.1 offers guidance on developing understanding of the mathematical structures that underpin standard procedures for calculation with decimals, fractions and directed numbers.
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.
2.2 Solving linear equations
Core concept 2.2 explores how linear equations are effectively the formulation of a series of operations on unknown numbers and how solving them involves undoing these operations.
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.
5.2 Statistical analysis
Core concept 5.2 explores making informed choices about which statistical analysis and representation to use for different types of data, as well as the effect on interpretation.
6.4 Constructions
Core concept 6.4 explores: triangles of given lengths; a perpendicular bisector of a line segment; a perpendicular to a given line through a given point; an angle bisector.
1.2 Properties of number
Core concept 1.2 focuses on factors, multiples and primes, exploring various representations to support understanding of highest common factors and lowest common multiples.
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.
1.4 Simplifying and manipulating expressions, equations and formulae
Core concept 1.4 concerns the generalisation of number structures, the use of algebraic symbols, and techniques for their manipulation. The rearranging of formulae is also explored.
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.
Reasoning Skills
Developing opportunities and ensuring progression in the development of reasoning skills
TRGs: Collaborative professional development in action
Green shoots of Teacher Research Groups (TRGs) are slowly spreading their fronds of mastery exploration across the country
Multiplicative reasoning
Self-audit questions for a teacher to assess confidence in the teaching of multiplicative reasoning in KS1 and KS2
Curriculum prioritisation in primary maths
A term-by-term framework to support planning and teaching
Using a high quality textbook to support teaching for mastery
We visit the classroom of Hannah Gray, a primary teacher involved in trialling new Singapore-style textbooks, designed to support a mastery approach
Mindset: why is it so important in teaching for mastery?
Liam Colclough, a headteacher in Sheffield, is convinced that to introduce teaching for mastery effectively, a shift in mindset is required
Post-16 Professional Development and Resources
Opportunities for developing teachers and maths departments and resources to support all post-16 maths teaching
A Year 6 lesson on comparing fractions
Comparing the value of fractions with the same denominators
Numberblocks at home
Resources to accompany the CBeebies Numberblocks series, designed for parents to use at home with children
Time
Unit 11 – 2 weeks
Shaping the Year 7 curriculum: building on Year 6
Ready-to-use training materials, ideal for use in planning effective curriculum transition from primary
Fractions
Self-audit questions for a teacher to assess confidence in the teaching of fractions in KS1 and KS2
Statistics
Unit 8 – 1 week
Time
Unit 11 – 1 week
Key Stage 1 number, addition and subtraction video lessons
Video lessons on number, addition and subtraction for children in Years 1 and 2
Upper Key Stage 2 - Number, Addition and Subtraction video lessons
Video lessons on number, addition and subtraction for children in Years 5 and 6
Upper Key Stage 2 - Fractions video lessons
Video lessons on fractions for children in Years 5 and 6
Upper Key Stage 2 - Linking fractions, decimals and percentages video lessons
Video lessons on linking fractions, decimals and percentages for children in Years 5 and 6
Lower Key Stage 2 - Fractions 1 video lessons
Video lessons on fractions for children in Years 3 and 4
Key Stage 1 - Multiplication 1 video lessons
Video lessons on multiplication for children in Years 1 and 2
Lower Key Stage 2 - Fractions 2 video lessons
Video lessons on fractions for children in Years 3 and 4
Lower Key Stage 2 - Fractions 3 video lessons
Video lessons on fractions for children in Years 3 and 4
Key Stage 1 - Multiplication 2 video lessons
Video lessons on multiplication for children in Years 1 and 2
Key Stage 1 - Multiplication 3 video lessons
Video lessons on multiplication for children in Years 1 and 2
Number Facts
Lesson videos on number facts for all four operations of addition, subtraction, multiplication and division
Year 4 curriculum map
The whole of Year 4, split into units
Year 5 curriculum map
The whole of Year 5, split into units
Year 6 curriculum map
The whole of Year 6, split into units
Year 2 curriculum map
The whole of Year 2, split into units
Year 1 curriculum map
The whole of Year 1, split into units
Year 3 curriculum map
The whole of Year 3, split into units