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The Maths Horizons Project is an independent rapid review of maths curriculum and assessment in England: mathshorizons.uk
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We are delighted to have published our Interim Report for the Maths Horizons Project today: www.mathshorizons.uk/interim-report This report reflects on some of what we have learned so far through an extensive range of contributors. We would love to hear your thoughts on the findings!

submitted 24 days ago • 0 comments

Our final investigation, on ensuring the 5-18 maths curriculum and assessment structure is giving all students access to work and/or further study, is well and truly under way. Here's a🧵on some of the data that we have got back.

submitted 32 days ago • 1 comment

Our fourth investigation has focused on maths excellence during A-Levels. Teachers in less affluent schools are almost twice as likely to believe that <10% of their students have the potential to study maths at university, compared to teachers in more affluent settings.

submitted 40 days ago • 1 comment

Our fifth and final investigation has launched. In this investigation, we want to explore how well our 5-18 maths curriculum and assessment is preparing students for the world of work.

submitted 81 days ago • 1 comment

Teachers in the most affluent schools report higher levels of maths attainment and more positive attitudes towards maths than teachers in the most deprived schools. (1/7)

submitted 85 days ago • 1 comment

29% more primary teachers agree there is too much content in the primary maths curriculum than secondary teachers. In our second phase of research with @teachertapp.bsky.social, we looked at teachers’ perceptions of the amount, comprehension and enjoyment of maths content from ages 5 to 14. (1/7)

submitted 86 days ago • 1 comment

Fewer than half (45%) of secondary teachers think that most (80%) of their pupils can mathematically reason to a reasonable level for their age. Latest research from Maths Horizons suggests that the national curriculum in England is not achieving its purpose and aims. 🧵(1/7)

submitted 93 days ago • 1 comment

How do we better support students for the maths excellence pathway? How do we support and inspire more students to join and stay on the pathway that enables them to meet the needs of the most demanding study and careers in STEM?

submitted 96 days ago • 1 comment

How do we better support students who are underserved by maths curriculum and assessment? What are the major points of challenge in the existing system? What are the consequences of these points of challenge on students? Contribute to our third investigation now! www.mathshorizons.uk/get-involved...

submitted 102 days ago • 0 comments

How can we improve the sequencing and quality of the maths curriculum that all pupils follow to age 14? What should be added, removed or re-sequenced to improve maths learning for all; and how are we ensuring the strongest and most enjoyable foundations in maths for all children?

submitted 107 days ago • 1 comment

What is the impact of our current maths curriculum and assessment on children and young people? What do they enjoy? How well does the current system prepare them for life? In what ways is it serving some less well? Contribute to our first investigation here. www.mathshorizons.uk/get-involved...

submitted 115 days ago • 0 comments

You can still contribute! Alongside the Government’s review, Maths Horizons are launching a rapid review of maths curriculum and assessment in England. Go to mathshorizons.uk/get-involved before midday Wednesday to have your voice heard on how the maths curriculum should be changed.

submitted 141 days ago • 0 comments

Alongside the Government’s new curriculum review, Maths Horizons are launching a rapid review of maths curriculum and assessment in England. Go to www.mathshorizons.uk/get-involved before midday on 16th October to make your voice heard on how the maths curriculum should be changed.

submitted 143 days ago • 0 comments

Delighted to announce that I’m co-leading (alongside @drhelendrury.bsky.social) a major new and independent review of maths curriculum & assessment: @mathshorizons.bsky.social mathshorizons.uk

submitted 162 days ago • 7 comments

I am so excited to be co-leading this brilliant new review (with @informededu.bsky.social) that I've joined Bluesky to celebrate! Seriously, we want to consult really widely and to fully explore options, trade-offs and implementation, so please get involved 🙏

submitted 162 days ago • 2 comments

Today we have launched our Maths Horizons Project, a rapid review of the maths curriculum and assessment in England. Read more here: www.mathshorizons.uk

submitted 162 days ago • 0 comments