Assessing and monitoring pupils' progress in maths (primary)

See how you can assess and monitor pupils' progress in maths using different resources.

Last reviewed on 17 May 2022
School types: All · School phases: Primary
Ref: 8162
Contents
  1. You can use progression grids to assess pupils’ progress
  2. Download the NCETM’s activities and assessment material
  3. Try these monitoring and tracking resources

You can use progression grids to assess pupils’ progress

The National Curriculum sets out what should be taught in each year group or phase in maths.

Progression grids offer a breakdown of the key content and targets, and:

  • Help you and your teachers understand what progress looks like for pupils
  • Provide a benchmark for what you should expect to see when scrutinising each year group or phase

Walter Evans Church of England Primary and Nursery School in Derby has maths progression grids for years 1 to 6 based on the Maths – No Problem! scheme of work (please note the mention of this scheme does not constitute an endorsement from The Key) Borough Green Primary School in Kent has progression skills grids for maths divided into subject areas for each year group from 1 to 6 The National Centre for Excellence in the Teaching of Mathematics (NCETM) has