What’s all this talk about subitising? Why is it an essential foundation for counting?

Deborah Mulroney reflects on whether we are giving subitising enough attention in our provision. What is it? Why is it so important?

Reactivate – assess – teach – rehearse… Year 4 problem solving with fractions

Nicola Adams explores the ‘reactivate – assess – teach – rehearse’ approach to teaching Year 4 problem solving with fractions.

Putting your school in the driving seat for securing times table facts

Buckle up and get ready for a smoother journey to multiplication success! Rachael Brown examines how using the principles of learning to drive and the...

Steering the primary maths ship into uncharted waters: developing effective subject leadership for the year ahead

Rachael Brown examines reflections from a range of maths leaders who have identified principles to make sailing into 2020-21 as smooth as possible.

Herts for Learning back on track – Primary Maths

How do we support pupils to mathematical success when they return to primary school after the COVID-19 pandemic?

Get estimating and enjoy becoming fluent in ‘ish’

Doug Harmer explores why estimating is an important skill that is often overlooked. He considers how to use familiar objects to think about estimation...

Dice, dominoes and cards – there’s maths in that game!

This blog contains six games that use little equipment that children could play at school or at home with their families. High value mathematical...

Once upon a maths story…

This blog looks at how books, characters and events can be used to engage and enthuse children to discuss and explore mathematical concepts.

Fluency sessions – the why and the what!

This blog offers a sneak peak at the Herts for Learning fluency session resources.

Let’s talk about play

Developing our youngest children’s maths is essential, but seen as challenging. Fortunately, research tells us maths is best taught through play and...