Mastering Number at KS2
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.
Who can take part?
This project is for schools that are already involved in Mastering Number at Reception and KS1 and will also be in a Teaching for Mastery Work Group in 25/26.
Junior schools who will be in a Teaching for Mastery Work Group in 25/26 can also apply for a place on the programme.
If oversubscribed, priority for places will be given to schools with a high proportion of disadvantaged children.
What is involved?
Teaching materials will be provided 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 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.
Lead Teachers will collaborate with other participants in the Work Group via an online community. This may be in the form of writing brief responses to questions posed by the Work Group Lead or responding to comments from other participants, reflecting on their practice and the progress of their pupils.
What are the intended outcomes?
Pupil outcomes
Pupils will:
- develop automaticity in multiplication and division facts through regular practice
- gain confidence and flexibility with number that exemplifies good number sense when looking at the multiplicative relationship
- make good progress towards year group expectations.
Practice development
Participants will:
- practise strategies shared in central training and refine their input to best support children’s progress
- work to develop teaching strategies focused on developing fluency in multiplication and division facts for ALL children
- develop their understanding of the structures related to the multiplicative relationship.
Professional learning
Participants will:
- work as part of a professional learning community to reflect on their approaches, deepen their understanding about effective approaches, and refine their practice
- develop a secure understanding of how to embed pupil understanding and their ability to apply multiplicative reasoning to a range of contexts
- secure an understanding of the fluency expectations in Year 4 with a focus on supporting pupils to access the multiplication tables check
- support Year 5 pupils to continue to have automaticity of multiplication and division facts.
What is the cost?
Mastering Number at KS2 is fully funded by the Maths Hubs Programme so is free to participating schools.
How can I get involved?
To reserve your place on this work group during 25/26, please complete the form below and we will be in touch to confirm your place (subject to availability), when we have further details.