Bar Models — Introduction (Year 3-4)
A clear introduction to bar models for KS2 children. Concrete-pictorial-abstract approach, with worked examples and 24 practice problems.
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Whole-School Maths Progression — Pre-K to Grade 6
How maths skills develop across primary — number sense from Pre-K through KS2 fractions, decimals, ratio, and algebra. Year-by-year skill expectations across number, calculation, fractions, geometry, statistics, and reasoning. The reference document a Maths Lead returns to most often.
Manipulatives Audit & Classroom Setup
What manipulatives every primary classroom should have, why concrete materials matter even in upper KS2, and how to audit and refresh existing stock. Includes minimum kit by year group, storage strategies, and the 'manipulatives are for the children who need them' problem.
Times Tables Strategy — Pre-MTC and Beyond
How to build whole-school times tables fluency leading to the Y4 Multiplication Tables Check (MTC) and beyond. Covers the year-by-year teaching sequence, daily routines, digital tool options, and what to do for children who fall behind. Strategic, not just 'practice harder'.
Maths CPD Pack for Class Teachers
Six 20-minute CPD sessions for Maths Leads to deliver to class teachers — covering fluency teaching, manipulatives use, reasoning prompts, calculation policy, addressing maths anxiety in staff, and the 'concrete-pictorial-abstract' approach. Designed for twilight INSETs.
Fluency vs Reasoning — A Maths Lead's Guide
Why fluency and reasoning are both essential, what they actually mean, and how to build each across the school. Includes specific routines for each (e.g. number talks, fluency starters, reasoning prompts). Settles the staffroom debate about 'spending too much time on times tables' vs 'not doing enough word problems'.
Maths Monitoring Walk — Prompt Sheet
What to look for during a 10-minute classroom monitoring walk for maths. Specific prompts for fluency starters, main lessons, manipulatives use, and reasoning culture. Designed for Maths Leads doing learning walks without it feeling like inspection.