The internet is full of maths resources. Worksheets. Videos. PowerPoints. Schemes. It's overwhelming. But at MrBeeTeach, we wanted to...

Fraction curriculum flightpaths

Progression in carefully selected representations is essential. Too many representations can lead to confusion.

Here are some of our 'Big ideas, small steps' posters to break down the big ideas of teaching mathematics.

What Are Representations? Representations are powerful tools used in mathematics education to expose the underlying structure of...

Subitising is the ability to instantly recognise the number of objects in a small set without the need for counting. This skill relies on...

Mixed Age Planning in maths can be complicated due to the spiralling nature of the curriculum. One of the critical challenges in such...

Subitising is the ability to look at a small group of objects and instantly know how many there are, without counting. It is a...

Mathematics is a language, and just like any other language, it is important for students to have a strong vocabulary in order to be...

We have seen how triangles have interior angles of 180° . This is essential knowledge we want to 'stick' with children. But, how do we...

Prime numbers and how we categorise the number system.

Five years ago, I was moved from Key Stage Two to Year one. Before moving, I remember having time to plan for Year 1 and I realised a...

10 Top Tips for Effective Reasoning It used to be the trend that children would practice a mathematical skill then, when they were...

Hungarian Number Squares are versatile tools that can be used for a variety of educational and recreational activities. Their origins are...

Quadrilaterals A quadrilateral is a four-sided polygon in geometry. It can be defined as a shape with four straight sides that form four...