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MEI is committed to improving maths education in primary schools through the development of resources and professional development.
Benefits of our Primary project
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Understand more about the Oak National Academy Primary Maths Resources
MEI was selected by Oak National Academy to be as a curriculum partner to develop full curriculum packages for maths across Key Stages 1 to 4.
As part of this work we offer professional development opportunities for primary teachers and primary maths subject leaders on how best utilise these resources within your classroom.
Further Primary Professional Development Opportunities
We offer professional development opportunities for experienced primary teachers, new primary teachers and primary maths subject leaders.
Primary Maths Leadership Programme
Going Deeper with Primary Maths: Elegant solutions and making connections
Teaching for Mastery
We work alongside the NCETM to offer support to teachers for mastery.
Mastering maths means students of all ages acquire a deep, long-term, secure and adaptable understanding of the subject.
Key Stage 2-3 Transition
The transition from Key Stage 2 to Key Stage 3 maths can be a big jump for a lot of students. We have created a range of resources to help you support your students at this important time.
Transition Webinars for Teachers
We understand that keeping Year 6 pupils motivated in their maths learning during the transition to Year 7 can be challenging.
We have created a range of free pre-recorded webinars that offer extra support for you in helping your Year 6 class as they make this journey from Year 6 to Year 7. The webinars also support Key Stage 3 teachers to understand how these areas of maths have been approached in Key Stage 2.
Year 6 Get Calculating! Lesson Plans
The Year 6 lessons allow students to explore areas of maths that they will continue to study when they move to Key Stage 3. The lessons offer the opportunity to become more familiar with the use of resources such as protractors, compasses and, where appropriate and possible, calculators. The Year 6 lessons have matched Year 7 lessons, which pick up and develop the same area of the maths curriculum.
Year 7 Get Calculating! Lesson Plans
The Year 7 lessons build on the lessons written for Year 6, but can be used without having worked on the Year 6 content. They develop mathematical concepts and approaches started in upper Key Stage 2, using language and representations that would be familiar to a student moving from Year 6 to Year 7. Again, the lessons offer the opportunity to become more familiar with the use of protractors, compasses and calculators.
Calculator Crunch
Our popular Calculator Crunch challenge has been running since 2018. It is aimed at pupils in Years 6 and 7 and offers engaging puzzles through which students can explore different areas of maths, deepen their understanding and learn about effective use of a calculator.
Calculator Crunch is a great resource for teachers to use within the classroom and can also be used by parents and carers with their children at home.
Calculator Crunch is normally held during the summer term, around the second week of June. Keep an eye on the website and our social media channels for further information.
Using Technology
Technology can play an important role in making maths fun and accessible to students of all abilities.
Explore how you can use technology within your classroom.
Sumaze! Primary
It is a fun, educational puzzle game aimed at little mathematicians aged between 4 and 7 years old.
Desmos Art
Get creative with these step-by-step instructions on how to make beautiful artwork using Desmos.
Primary Resources
Explore a wealth of classroom-ready resources that promote mathematical thinking.
We have created a wide range of free resources to support your teaching and encourage student engagement within your classroom.
Frequently asked questions
Our primary courses cost various amounts depending on which course you choose. Please select a course from the above to find information on each and its price.
All of our resources are free to download and use. We encourage you to share the work that your students do with us on our social media channels.
If you can’t find what you are looking for, we can arrange bespoke professional development for your school or multi-academy trust on a wide range of topics.
You can contact via: teachersupport@mei.org.uk
Calculator Crunch is normally held during the summer term, around the second week of June.
If is free to participate so keep an eye out on our socials for this fantastic challenge, and don’t forget to tag us: #CalculatorCrunch
X – @MEIMaths
Facebook – MEI – Mathematics in Education and Industry
LinkedIn – @MEI
Bluesky – @meimaths.bsky.social
Explore our primary courses
Going Deeper with Primary Maths: Elegant solutions and making connections
Explore how we can develop deep and sustained understanding of maths in early years and support children in achieving success in end of Key Stage assessments.
Audience: Teachers When: To be confirmed Format: 1 online sessions Cost: £200
Primary Maths Leadership Programme
Enhance your leadership skills and implement a shared vision for teaching and learning within your school, while learning new approaches to the maths subject at primary level.
Audience: Teachers When: 20 Jan Format: 4 online sessions Cost: £135
Making Effective Use of the Oak Primary Maths Resources
Explore the Oak National Academy primary maths resources and their potential to support the teaching of maths within your school and meet the needs of all pupils.
Audience: Teachers When: To be confirmed Format: 4 online sessions Cost: £135
Implementing the Oak Primary Maths Resources
Introducing the Oak National Academy primary maths resources, written in collaboration with MEI, and explore how they support the development of maths in your school.
Audience: Teachers When: 13 Jan Format: 1 online sessions Cost: Free