Mastering Number - KS2

Maths Hubs will be offering schools the opportunity to engage in Mastering Number at KS2 Work Groups.

This programme is currently full. Please complete the expression of interest form so we can contact you should a place become available this year. Otherwise we will contact you next year when the applications for 2026/27 open.

What is involved?

Knowledge of multiplication and division and its applications forms the single most important aspect of the KS2 curriculum, and is the gateway to success at secondary school. This project enables pupils in Years 4 and 5 to develop fluency in multiplication and division facts, and a confidence and flexibility with number that exemplifies good number sense.

Professional development materials will be provided to cover five short sessions a week, with participants expected to support colleagues in their year groups to use the resources with all Year 4 and 5 classes.

Who can take part?

This Work Group is open to all primary schools participating in TfM Work Groups. Participating schools nominate Lead Teachers from Years 4 and 5, who will be provided with teaching materials that they are expected to use for five short sessions each week, aimed at developing children’s fluency and flexibility with number.

These materials are in the form of teacher guidance and daily classroom resources, provided as PowerPoint slides and pupil worksheets. Lead Teachers will engage in centrally-led online workshops, once a term.

These sessions will support the teachers to understand the materials better, as well as have time to develop their subject expertise to ensure maximum pupil impact through their use. Lead Teachers will engage in local sessions once a term as participants in a Work Group led by a local Maths Hub Work Group Lead.

They will be expected to engage with teachers from other schools through a local online community to reflect on their practice and the progress of their pupils.

Lead Teachers will need to support all other teachers of Years 4 and 5 in their school in how to use the materials effectively, and to work collaboratively to develop their understanding of children’s progression in applying facts to a range of contexts using a teaching for mastery approach.

What will you learn?

Your pupils in KS2 will develop automaticity in multiplication and division facts through regular practice
You will develop an understanding of how pupils progress in their knowledge and understanding of multiplicative concepts
You will work as part of a professional learning community to refine your practice
You and your school leaders will develop Mastering Number at KS2 as part of the curriculum in Years 4 and 5

What is the cost?

The Mastering Number at KS2 Work Groups are fully funded by the Maths Hubs Programme so are free to participating schools.

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