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Overview
By offering an alternative approach to curriculum learning, schools can meet children where they are in their learning journey, especially those who struggle to learn in a traditional classroom setting.
Maths on the Move was developed by teachers, for teachers and is tailored to meet the needs of your school by selecting the modules to suit their children’s needs. The programme might use physical activity as a method of learning but please be rest assured that this is not a PE lesson. However, it does help pupils achieve the recommend 60 minutes of activity a day. Integrating active learning into the school day can make maths lessons more engaging and support a more dynamic learning environment.
Maths on the Move is used by primary schools across England and the UK, supporting the delivery of maths education within the context of the English and UK primary school systems. Teaching Active Maths is endorsed as a use of the government’s PE and Sport Funding.
The impact
A six-week study conducted by academics from Leeds Beckett University has concluded that the MOTM programme both improves maths attainment and increases physical activity levels. Research has suggested that active learning approaches, such as those used in Maths on the Move, lead to increased student motivation in mathematics.
How it works
Wondering how it works? Press play on the image to see what a physically active lesson looks like.
In a nutshell, the process looks like this:
- You select your bespoke booklets to meet the needs and current learning of the pupils during the 12 week programme.
- Each session will cover a different topic and at the start of each session, pupils complete 5 questions.
- Next, pupils will implement the methodology into physical activities, applying the learning to real life situations with the support of our educator.
- To finish, pupils will complete 5 further questions.
- See the pupils’ improvements through impact reports which are delivered termly.
With the option to book a 12-week trial or a 1-day taster lesson, you can be confident that you’re making the right decision for your school and your pupils. If the programme ends up not being right for you, then there is no commitment to continue working with us after your trial.
80%
of children reported an increase in confidence relating to maths.
59%
of children achieved the 30-minute activity in school guidelines.
93%
of children demonstrated an improvement in maths performance.
The key features
- Developed by teachers and aligned with the national curriculum.
- Programme covers all four operations—addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division—and supports practice through a variety of engaging activities.
- Resources are intended to align with curriculum objectives and promote active engagement, ensuring students develop a deep understanding of mathematical concepts.
- Frequent, low-stakes assessment and end of block/term assessments provide immediate feedback and track understanding.
- Bespoke planning and tailored resource booklets to support different ability levels.
- Physically active learning approach proven to improve engagement and performance.
- Frequent low-stakes assessment with half-termly and end-of-year impact reporting.
- Half-termly reports on pupil progress, and end of year impact report.
- Bespoke planning via online portal.
- Bespoke maths resource booklets that improve children’s attainment and confidence in maths.
- Tailored & personalised learning depending on academic levels.
- 36 weeks of objectives for each year group, Year’s 1 to 6.
- Pupils participate in physical activity whilst learning, supporting the evidence of it improving performance.
- Highly qualified educators.
- AfPE supported intervention programme.
- Can be used as a transition programme into Key Stage 3.
FAQ's
To use physical activity as a method to enhance confidence, learning and attainment in maths.
All learning outcomes of the maths curriculum for KS1 and KS2.
The programme can be used as a whole-class approach, targeted intervention or enrichment tool, depending on the needs of your pupils.
- Select your bespoke booklets to meet the needs and current learning of the pupils during the 12 week programme.
- Each session covers a different topic and at the start of each session pupils complete 5 questions.
- Next, pupils implement the methodology into physical activities, applying the learning to real life situations with the support of our educator.
- To finish, pupils complete 5 further questions.
- See the pupils improvements!
No two pupils are the same, we get that, which is why you can tailor Maths on the Move to suit pupils’ individual requirements. Use the programme as an intervention to support lower achieving children or extend the learning of those who are gifted and talented. The results show that, whatever the pupil’s pre programme confidence level, it is boosted upon completion of Maths on the Move.
Case Study | Maths on The Move
We've been running our MOTM programme at Merdon Junior School in Eastleigh, since September 2022. Read the full case study including the initial challenge, our approach and the results to find out more.
Case Study | Maths on the Move
A brilliant experience. Children have grown in confidence and enjoyment of tricky areas of the core curriculum as a result of Maths and English on the move.
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