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.
Teaching 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.
What is involved?
Lead particpants, one fromYear 4 and one from Year 5, will each attend the equivilant of 4 days of workshops across the year, combining online workshops from NCETM, and locally led workshops where particpants will have the chance to observe liveMastering Number lessons. In addition Headteachers are required to attend 2 x 1 hour online sessions to support the implmemntation of the programme in key stage 2.
Who can take part?
This opportunity is open to all schools actively participating in Teaching for Mastery Work Groups. It is not available to schools in Introductory Work Groups. Schools are very welcome to apply, even if they have not previously participated in Mastering Number in Reception and KS1.
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.
There are limited places so each Maths Hub will use set criteria to allocate spaces to this Work Group.
Benefits
- 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.
Programme Schedule:
Schools must be committed to attending the sessions as detailed above.
Booking for academic year 26/27 is now full.
You can register your interest for academic year 27/28 below.