APPLY FOR 2026/2027

This Work Group offers opportunities for collaboration within and between departments using high-quality classroom tasks and associated professional development that enables professional growth. There is a focus on practical support for the effective teaching of multiplicative reasoning, laying foundations in Year 7.

Who can take part?

The intended participants for this Work Group are teachers of KS3 who wish to refine their own practice and begin to develop practice within their department. It is suitable for both experienced and novice teachers. There is an expectation that participants' subject leaders attend their local Secondary Maths Subject Leaders Community.

What is involved?

These Work Groups focus on supporting students to develop a deep and connected understanding of multiplicative reasoning. Working in a professional learning community, participants will explore effective ways to teach multiplicative reasoning, share strategies and use carefully-designed classroom resources and guidance materials to offer a coherent learning journey for all students.

Benefits

• You will strengthen students' reasoning, fluency and confidence with multiplicative reasoning
• You will explore key structures and strategies for teaching multiplicative reasoning across KS3
• You will work with colleagues to plan and reflect on coherent, high-quality lessons
• You will improve understanding of how to support all students to think and communicate mathematically
• You will have access to high-quality classroom resources and guidance to ensure secure foundations for GCSE study

Next Steps

Applications for 2026/2027 are now open, use the link above to apply now.

Please note that completing an application form does not guarantee a space on the Work Group.