5 strategies for designing an effective primary maths curriculum

By starting with a review of your curriculum intent and vision, develop a primary maths curriculum that encourages all pupils to be enthusiastic mathematicians. Shannen Doherty explains 5 strategies you can use to create a highly effective curriculum that will excite your pupils. Learn how to really embed the use of models and mental strategies, plus how to place problem solving at the heart of maths lessons.

Last reviewed on 5 February 2025
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Contents
  1. Watch our on-demand talk 
  2. Resources for this talk 
  3. Shannen's recommended further reading and resources 
  4. Meet our speaker 

Watch our on-demand talk 

This video offers 'bite-sized' CPD for teachers, with accompanying handouts/resources.

It represents the speaker's role and approach (and where relevant, their school/trust's approach) at the time it was recorded, but still serves as both a source of inspiration and practical tips for you to use in practice.

Please note: any commercial providers, products or resources mentioned in this talk, and relevant links here, are on the speaker's own recommendation and should not be considered an endorsement by The Key.

 

Resources for this talk 

5 strategies for designing an effective primary maths curriculum: key points PDF, 251.9 KB
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5 strategies for designing an effective primary maths curriculum: note-taking template DOCX, 57.4 KB
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Shannen's recommended further reading and resources 

 

Meet our speaker 

Shannen Doherty is the Teacher Development Lead