Mastering-Number-Programme (ID 1046)

• Mastering Number at Reception & KS1
  Supporting pupils to develop good number sense
  Mastering Number at Reception & KS1

  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.

  This programme and its Work Groups are open to all schools that have not yet engaged with the Mastering Number Programme.

  What is involved?

  This programme focuses on the key knowledge and understanding needed in Reception classes, and progression through KS1. Participating schools will receive central training (online and face-to-face) and a wealth of pupil-facing resources.

  The resources available provide teaching materials for four short sessions each week, aimed at developing children’s fluency and flexibility with number. Lead Teachers in schools will also contribute to an online community to share practice and engage in critical reflection.

  What will you learn?

  • Your pupils will develop and demonstrate good number sense
  • You will develop a secure understanding of how to build firm mathematical foundations
  • You will work to develop intentional 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 Mastering Number Programme is fully funded by the Maths Hubs Programme so is free to participating schools.

  What should you do next?

  Applications closed at the end of March 2023.

  They will reopen again early 2024.

• Mastering Number - Embedding the Impact
  Support for schools that have already engaged in Mastering Number
  Mastering Number - Embedding the Impact

  What is involved?

  This community is for schools who have already engaged in Mastering Number. One nominated Lead Teacher will receive support to make Mastering Number a permanent element of the school curriculum.

  The Lead Teacher will engage in an online learning community and have continued access to all teaching materials, recording of central sessions, and sample teaching videos.

  Who can take part?

  This community is open to all 2023/24 Mastering Number schools who are engaged in a 2024/25 Teaching for Mastery Work Group (or have a formal expression of interest in working with the hub on teaching for mastery in future years). It is also open to schools who engaged in Mastering Number 2022/23 who have not previously engaged in this community.

  What will you learn?

  • Your pupils will show confidence in exploring additive relationships

  • Your pupils will make good progress towards the Early Learning Goals and year group expectations

  • You will work with colleagues either in school or in a local school to better understand how the Mastering Number resources can enhance teaching

  • You and your school leaders will build on the learning of the first year of involvement to embed and sustain the practice in future years

  What is the cost?

  The Mastering Number - Embedding the Impact community is fully funded by the Maths Hubs Programme so is free to participating schools.

• Mastering Number at KS2
  Secure firm foundations in multiplicative relationships
  Mastering Number at KS2

  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 project is for schools that are involved in Mastering Number at Reception and KS1, and are also in a Sustaining Work Group. Lead participants from Work Group schools will be two teachers – one from each of Year 4 and Year 5. Support will also be given to maths leads and headteachers.

  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.