Supporting pupils in Reception, Year 1 and Year 2 to develop good number sense
A national programme to secure firm foundations in the development of good number sense
Online Mastering Number Briefing Sessions
Please join us at our final Online Mastering Number briefing session. All are welcome – Headteachers, SLT, Maths Leads, Teachers.
Tuesday 19th March – 3:45 – 4:30pm Book here
Taster Open Lessons
We also have one last opportunity to see this ‘live in action’ in an open classroom event before the application deadline of Friday 22nd March:
Wednesday 20th March at Knebworth Primary school in Reception. Reserve a space to observe the lesson here.
If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to get in touch with Zoe Akers: zoe.akers@matrixmathshub.co.uk
What is involved in the Mastering Number Programme?
This programme focuses on the key knowledge and understanding needed in Reception & KS1 classes. Participating schools will receive training through National and Local sessions to support each set of half termly materials, and a wealth of pupil-facing resources.
There is an expectation that schools will provide a short daily teaching session for all children of 10 to 15 minutes. In Reception this will be the main input for number content of the EY curriculum, while in KS1 this is in addition to their main maths lesson, which may be reduced by 10-15 minutes to support logistics in schools’ busy timetables. Lead Teachers in schools will also take part in an online community to share practice and engage in critical reflection.
Who can take part?
Lead participants from Work Group schools will be three teachers; one each from Reception, Year 1 and Year 2 – known as Lead Teachers. Some support will also be given to subject leaders and headteachers. Where appropriate, Lead Teachers are expected to support the other teachers in their year group teams.
Benefits
- Your pupils will be able to clearly communicate their mathematical ideas.
- You will develop a secure understanding of how to build firm mathematical foundations.
- You will work to develop teaching strategies focused on developing fluency in calculation and number sense for all children.
- You will develop understanding and use of appropriate manipulatives to support your teaching of mathematical structures.
What is the cost?
The programme is fully funded by the Maths Hubs Programme, so is free to participating schools. This includes a free class set of Rekenreks.
How you can take part
If you are interested in joining this Work Group in 2024/25, please complete the application form below by 5pm on Thursday 25th April and email it to rebecca.conroy@matrixmathshub.co.uk:
