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This project is designed to support primary teachers in developing specialist knowledge for teaching mathematics, thus enabling them to understand, teach and support pupils in maths in the classroom.
There are two pathways: Number, and Spatial Reasoning. Each pathway consists of several core units and looks at specific core units and looks at specific topics as well as policy and practice. Exploration of modules in these pathways will take place during the academic year, over the equivalent of four days.Participants can only select one pathway in an academic year and can engage with the other programme at a later date.
In December 2023, our Programme Lead, Vicki Giffard, held an online taster session for this Programme. During this online session, Vicki shared more about what is meant by Spatial Reasoning (and why it doesn't just mean geometry). She discussed why Spatial Reasoning is important - for daily life, Mathematics and the wider curriculum - and that research shows there is a positive correlation between spatial ability and mathematical ability - but often there is not a significant focus on Spatial Reasoning in the Mathematics curriculum. You can watch a recording of the session by following the link below
The programme is based on four core primary modules:
This programme will take place across the equivalent of four days.
Participants will:
"The programme really opened my eyes to the importance of teaching shape and space to children, alongside the continued focus on number. It was wonderful to see one particular pupil grow in confidence and capability through working with her on her spatial reasoning and visualisation skills" Kate- Year 4 Teacher
This programme is designed for teachers who would like to further develop their specialist knowledge for teaching maths. It will be particularly relevant for teachers that have moved phases or teachers that have not received maths-specific training.
The SKTM – Primary programme is fully funded by the Maths Hubs Programme so is free to participating schools.
| Session | Date and Time | Face to Face or Online? |
| Introduction | Pre-recorded presentation to be shared with participants | Online |
| Session 1 | Thursday 16th January (full day) | Face to face, Kibworth Grammar School Hall |
| Session 2 | Friday 7th February (full day) | Face to face, Kibworth Grammar School Hall |
| Session 3 | Monday 31st March (full day) | Face to face, Kibworth Grammar School Hall |
| Session 4 | Friday 6th June (full day) | Face to face, Kibworth Grammar School Hall |
Full address of the venue- Kibworth Grammar School Hall, School Road, Kibworth, LE8 0JE
Vicki Giffard - Primary mathematics Consultant
Please complete our application form linked below. Once you have submitted the form, please email admin@emsmathshub.org.uk and copy in your Headteacher as confirmation that they support the application.