Teaching for Maths Mastery

What is Maths Mastery?

Teaching for maths mastery is a new way of thinking about maths that has been inspired by some of the leading performers in mathematics education across the world. It recognises that by nurturing positive attitudes and building confidence in mathematics, all children can achieve.

Concepts are built in small, logical steps and are explored through clear mathematical structures and representations. Children are taught together as a whole class and the focus is on depth - not acceleration - so that all children have a chance to embed learning.

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A practical guide to making sense of maths mastery.

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A guide to share with parents and carers.

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An interactive audit for school leaders.

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Tony Staneff offers practical tips for implementation.

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Good to know

A mastery curriculum is supported by extensive international evidence and endorsed by the Department for Education (DfE), OFSTED and National Centre for Excellence in the Teaching of Mathematics (NCETM) in England.
The English National Curriculum 2014 has been developed to support teaching for maths mastery.
A mastery approach is characterised by whole class teaching.
High expectations are crucial – all children can achieve.
Depth should be valued over speed.

Resources to support teaching for Maths Mastery

Power Maths
(3–11 years)

A UK curriculum mastery focussed programme designed to spark curiosity and excitement and nurture confidence in maths.

Abacus
(3–11 years)

A flexible primary maths toolkit, with over 10,000 resources, activities, plans and assessment tools matched to the UK national maths curriculum.

School Jam
(4-6 years)

A brand-new parental engagement app for schools featuring fun, easy-to-use maths activities.

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