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  • Patterns, sequences and structure
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  • Measuring and calculating with units
  • Pythagoras and trigonometry
  • Angles, polygons, and geometrical proof

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  • Handling, processing and representing data
  • Probability

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  • Thinking mathematically
  • Mathematical mindsets

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Enriching mathematics for all learners

We offer curriculum-linked resources for students aged 3-18, designed to nurture curious, resourceful and confident learners of school mathematics.

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For Teachers

Browse our collection of rich activities and resources to help you develop your students' mathematical thinking

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For Students

Take a look at our collections of tasks that will encourage you to think like a mathematician

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For Parents

Read our guidance on ways to support children working mathematically at home

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Problem-solving Schools

Learn about our exciting new intiative to embed non-routine problem-solving opportunities in your maths curriculum

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What we do and why we do it

Why not take a look at the key ideas that inform our work?

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Primary curriculum-linked problems

Our favourite rich tasks, organised by curriculum topic and age group

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Secondary curriculum-linked problems

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A selection of rich tasks ideal for developing subject content knowledge, mathematical thinking, and problem-solving skills.

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    A range of problem solving activities for P1-2 (Reception and Year 1).

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    The following collection of resources have been assembled by the TES Maths Panel. They can be downloaded for free by registering on the TES website. Here, I have …

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    Maths problem solving booklets covering a wide range of mathematical problems designed to improve problem solving strategies as well as numeracy and mathematical ability. Designed to be printed as A5 booklets.

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