Mastering Number

Across Reception and KS1, we have implemented a new and exciting Mastering Number maths project. This project aims to secure strong foundations in the development of good number sense for all children from Reception through to Year 1 and Year 2. The aim over time is that children will leave KS1 with fluency in calculation and a confidence and flexibility with number. Attention will be given to key knowledge and understanding needed in Reception classes, and progression through KS1 to support success in the future.

Mastering Number is a programme offered to schools by the National Centre for Excellence in the Teaching of Mathematics (NCETM) and the Maths Hubs Network. It aims to develop solid number sense, including fluency and flexibility with number facts, which will have a lasting impact on future learning for all children. It also involves high quality professional development for teachers.

Number is taught daily in Reception and Key Stage 1. We use resources such as: lesson plans, visual resources and practical equipment to ensure there is a consistent approach to teaching delivery.  

At Castletown Primary School we have  implemented this program in school to strengthen our children’s understanding of early number and to build a strong foundation in this area. Our aim is to provide our children with the automaticity, rapid recollection and confidence with basic number facts e.g. subitising, number bonds within 20, odd and even, addition and subtraction, enabling our children to enter KS2 with these key fundamental strategies solidified within their long term memory. Our aim at Castletown Primary School is to ensure all children can be successful in the study of mathematics and we firmly believe that all can achieve mathematics success!

Click here to see an example of Mastering Number lesson plan Reception

Click here to see an example of Mastering Number lesson plan KS1