Maths Horizons
@mathshorizons.bsky.social
The Maths Horizons Project is an independent rapid review of maths curriculum and assessment in England: mathshorizons.uk
We shared our 7 recommendations in the House of Lords in May, and we are delighted to be able to share the full report today.
June 1, 2025 at 9:52 AM
We shared our 7 recommendations in the House of Lords in May, and we are delighted to be able to share the full report today.
Maths Horizons’ vision is to raise standards in maths at every level, from ensuring that students leave education with secure fundamental knowledge, to an ambitious increase in advanced mathematical study. We have visualised these levels here...
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May 13, 2025 at 6:45 AM
Maths Horizons’ vision is to raise standards in maths at every level, from ensuring that students leave education with secure fundamental knowledge, to an ambitious increase in advanced mathematical study. We have visualised these levels here...
(🧵2/7)
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Today, Maths Horizons is delighted to be publishing our report about the future of maths curriculum and assessment in England.
Our launch event at the House of Lords later today will present the following seven recommendations:
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Our launch event at the House of Lords later today will present the following seven recommendations:
(🧵1/7)
May 13, 2025 at 6:45 AM
Today, Maths Horizons is delighted to be publishing our report about the future of maths curriculum and assessment in England.
Our launch event at the House of Lords later today will present the following seven recommendations:
(🧵1/7)
Our launch event at the House of Lords later today will present the following seven recommendations:
(🧵1/7)
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!
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!
February 5, 2025 at 1:32 PM
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!
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!
It had been suggested to us that teachers straight out of qualifying might prefer the structure and support of a relatively rigid curriculum, then start to favour a more malleable framework as they grow in experience. But our findings didn’t support this.
January 28, 2025 at 3:03 PM
It had been suggested to us that teachers straight out of qualifying might prefer the structure and support of a relatively rigid curriculum, then start to favour a more malleable framework as they grow in experience. But our findings didn’t support this.
We also asked about the level of detail in the frameworks and resources. When it comes to receiving this information on what to teach, “guided flexibility” was the preferred approach by nearly half of primary and secondary teachers (49% and 48% respectively).
January 28, 2025 at 3:03 PM
We also asked about the level of detail in the frameworks and resources. When it comes to receiving this information on what to teach, “guided flexibility” was the preferred approach by nearly half of primary and secondary teachers (49% and 48% respectively).
Most teachers across were opposed to a granular level of central control being exercised over topics they teach. Among both phases of education, there was a pretty even split over whether it was best to specify topics to be taught on a termly, annual or key stage-level basis.
January 28, 2025 at 3:03 PM
Most teachers across were opposed to a granular level of central control being exercised over topics they teach. Among both phases of education, there was a pretty even split over whether it was best to specify topics to be taught on a termly, annual or key stage-level basis.
Two fifths (41%) of secondary teachers would expand its availability to make it possible for students in every school to be able to study it, while just 2% wanted to remove the course completely.
January 20, 2025 at 12:11 PM
Two fifths (41%) of secondary teachers would expand its availability to make it possible for students in every school to be able to study it, while just 2% wanted to remove the course completely.
We found that school’s deprivation level (based on proportion of students eligible for free school meals) was a predictor of the proportion of students believed to have the potential to pursue a mathematical degree.
January 20, 2025 at 12:11 PM
We found that school’s deprivation level (based on proportion of students eligible for free school meals) was a predictor of the proportion of students believed to have the potential to pursue a mathematical degree.
We asked secondary teachers what percentage of students in their school show potential to pursue university courses in maths or related fields.
January 20, 2025 at 12:11 PM
We asked secondary teachers what percentage of students in their school show potential to pursue university courses in maths or related fields.
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.
December 10, 2024 at 1:43 PM
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.
However, there are also interesting differences in perceptions between teachers whose schools are more or less deprived.
December 6, 2024 at 8:51 AM
However, there are also interesting differences in perceptions between teachers whose schools are more or less deprived.
As we have explored in a previous thread, there are differences in perceptions between the primary and secondary teachers we surveyed. (3/7)
December 6, 2024 at 8:51 AM
As we have explored in a previous thread, there are differences in perceptions between the primary and secondary teachers we surveyed. (3/7)
Finally, when looking at students’ enjoyment of maths, primary teachers were more positive than secondary maths teachers, with 48% of primary teachers saying that they thought over 60% of their students find maths enjoyable, compared with 27% of secondary teachers. (6/7)
December 5, 2024 at 10:19 AM
Finally, when looking at students’ enjoyment of maths, primary teachers were more positive than secondary maths teachers, with 48% of primary teachers saying that they thought over 60% of their students find maths enjoyable, compared with 27% of secondary teachers. (6/7)
86% of the primary teachers surveyed agreed with the statement ‘the primary maths curriculum has too much content’, compared with 57% of secondary maths teachers, revealing significantly different perceptions on the amount of primary content between the two groups. (2/7)
December 5, 2024 at 10:19 AM
86% of the primary teachers surveyed agreed with the statement ‘the primary maths curriculum has too much content’, compared with 57% of secondary maths teachers, revealing significantly different perceptions on the amount of primary content between the two groups. (2/7)
When we turn to attitudes towards maths, teachers are observing much higher rates of maths enjoyment and curiosity in children at the start of their journey through school than those coming to the end of primary school, and lower again in children of secondary school age. (4/7)
November 28, 2024 at 12:05 PM
When we turn to attitudes towards maths, teachers are observing much higher rates of maths enjoyment and curiosity in children at the start of their journey through school than those coming to the end of primary school, and lower again in children of secondary school age. (4/7)
Our research, with @teachertapp.bsky.social, has found that a majority of teachers do not think that more than 80% of their pupils can mathematically reason to the level they should be able to. We do, promisingly, see upward movement in this measure of mathematical reasoning as children age. (4/7)
November 28, 2024 at 12:05 PM
Our research, with @teachertapp.bsky.social, has found that a majority of teachers do not think that more than 80% of their pupils can mathematically reason to the level they should be able to. We do, promisingly, see upward movement in this measure of mathematical reasoning as children age. (4/7)
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?
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?
November 25, 2024 at 11:39 AM
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?
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?
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...
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...
November 19, 2024 at 8:30 AM
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...
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...
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?
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?
November 14, 2024 at 12:01 PM
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?
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?
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...
Contribute to our first investigation here.
www.mathshorizons.uk/get-involved...
November 6, 2024 at 12:11 PM
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...
Contribute to our first investigation here.
www.mathshorizons.uk/get-involved...
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.
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.
October 11, 2024 at 3:18 PM
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.
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.