It is essential that you know what mathematics needs to be taught, how best to teach it and how it might have changed since you were at school. Key Stage 3 document Key Stage 4 document

Key Stage 3 document

It is important to be aware of the section Working Mathematically on pages 4 and 5. Note the purpose of study, aims, ICT, spoken language and Attainment targets on pages 2 and 3. Content is arranged into :

  • Number (p5)
  • Algebra (p6)
  • Ratio, proportion and rates of change (p7)
  • Geometry and measures (p8)
  • Probability (p9)
  • Statistics (p9)

Key Stage 4 document

The same introduction is in place as for KS3. Content too, found as here: 

  • Number (p7)
  • Algebra (p7)
  • Ratio, proportion and rates of change (p8)
  • Geometry and measures (p8)
  • Probability (p9)
  • Statistics (p9)

NCETM and the Maths Programme of Study

The NCETM, National Centre for Excellence in Teaching Mathematics, is a government funded body that contains many essential and useful resources for teaching maths. You have to register to get best use of it. Highly recommended. Things have changed since you learnt maths, these resources below will begin to help you come to terms with this.