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Transition Support
Transitioning from one level of maths to the next can be challenging for some students. We have created a range of resources to help you support your students at this important time. From webinars for teachers to courses for students, explore the wide range of support across the key transition times in students’ maths journey.
Primary to Key Stage 3
Keeping Year 6 pupils motivated in their maths learning during the transition to Year 7 can be challenging, but we’ve got plenty of ways to help you.
If you’re looking for extra support to help your Year 6 class as they make this journey, watch these webinars on Supporting Key Stage 2 to 3 Transition in Maths:
Go to our Supporting Key Stage 2 to 3 Transition webinars
We also have a range of lesson plans to use in both Year 6 and Year 7 classrooms.
Go to our Get Calculating Lesson Plans
Key Stage 4 to Key Stage 5
The transition from GCSE to post-16 maths is often challenging for some students, so it’s crucial that Key Stage 4 students feel confident in their understanding of maths so that they feel well prepared for further study. This is especially true for students with the minimum entry requirements to progress to level 3 maths courses and will benefit from additional support to encourage them to continue studying maths post-16.
MEI offers support via the Advanced Mathematics Support Programme (AMSP), which aims to increase the number of students studying AS/A level Mathematics, Further Mathematics and level 3 Core Maths.
Explore the Advanced Mathematics Support Programme (AMSP) Transition to level 3 Maths support
Competitions to support student learning
Calculator Crunch – it’s fun and it’s free
Calculator Crunch is a challenge that aims to develop calculator familiarity for secondary school maths. Calculator Crunch problems provide practice for Year 6 and 7 pupils in key areas of the primary maths curriculum and develop confidence with calculators in readiness for secondary school maths.
Further Education Maths Challenge
MEI’s Further Education Maths Challenge, sponsored by AQA, is a national competition designed to inspire and support post-16 students who are improving their maths skills and working towards gaining a Functional Skills maths qualification or improving their GCSE Mathematics grade.
Ritangle
The Ritangle competition is a maths challenge designed for A level, International Baccalaureate, Scottish Highers, and students of equivalent qualifications. Engaging challenges that will push your limits, Ritangle offers a fun and competitive way to explore your passion for maths.