Do you need a refresher on what Teaching for Mastery is?
Whether you’re a returning visitor or completely new to our website, you may feel like you want to know more about teaching for mastery or need a refresher on what it is. The NCETM has put together a round up of themes to help you start the year feeling supported, equipped and ready to teach maths.
Teaching for mastery: what it is and where to find it
Here's a refresher on teaching for mastery – the research-informed approach at the heart of everything we do. It’s not a scheme or programme, but a way of teaching that ensures every pupil has the best possible chance of success in maths. In this NCETM video, you’ll find clear explanations, classroom guidance and leadership insights to help embed teaching for mastery in your school.
The Five Big Ideas in Teaching for Mastery
The NCETM has spotlighted the Five Big Ideas – coherence, representation and structure, fluency, variation and mathematical thinking. These underpin the teaching for mastery approach and shape every lesson. There is a short explainer video and supporting materials to help you understand how to bring these ideas to life in your classroom this year.
Primary teachers: your hub of support
Primary teachers: for primary teachers and maths leads. From lesson materials and assessment tasks to subject knowledge audits and marking guidance, the NCETM website has everything you need in one place. All materials are mapped to the national curriculum, saving you time and giving you confidence that you’re on the right track.
Where can I find the teaching for mastery materials for Primary schools?
Secondary teachers: strengthen practice with mastery materials.
The NCETM has shared how it supports secondary maths teachers and leaders. Teaching for mastery materials include KS3 assessment tasks, subject knowledge audits, Checkpoints, and CPD grouped by theme. These are all designed to support both classroom teaching and departmental leadership.
Where can I find the teaching for mastery materials for Secondary schools?
You’re not alone: explore a growing library of case studies
The NCETM has launched a new Mastery Impact section. This brings together real-school case studies showing how teaching for mastery is making a difference in classrooms and trusts nationwide. On their website you can explore what’s working in other schools like yours and find videos to inspire your journey.
Where can I find evidence of the impact of teaching for mastery?
Need help finding which programme is the right one for you and your school?
You can request a call back from a member of our team here at Yorkshire and Humber Maath Hub by filling in this short online form.
Related Pages