What is Power Maths?

For each primary age (Years 1 to 6) there are three books types:  

• Teacher Guides to Teaching For Mastery (also available as online versions)
• Pupil Textbooks (also available as e-textbooks)
• Pupil Practice Books

In addition to these, Power Maths also provides online toolkits, flashcards, Power Up Activities (lesson warm ups to improve fluency), Interactive Teaching Tools, Subject Knowledge Videos, Assessment Materials and Strengthen and Deepen End-of-Unit Activities.

The Power Maths Teacher Guides to Teaching For Mastery provide guidance on how to use the Textbooks and Practice Books, explaining how they support the mastery approach.  It contains expert support for day-to-day teaching, and provides teachers opportunities to continue their professional development through reflection and development of subject knowledge.  The Teacher Guides also provide focused support for each mathematical concept within the Power Maths progression, including important structures and representations, key language, common misconceptions and intervention strategies. 

For each year group, there are 3 pupil books and textbooks designed to be used in different terms:  A = Autumn Term, B = Spring Term, C = Summer Term.

The Power Maths Pupil Textbooks provide a coherent structure through the curriculum and support children on their journey to deeper understanding. The textbooks set out the core learning objectives for the whole class.  ‘Discover’, ‘Share’ and ‘Think Together’ sections help promote discussion and ensure mathematical ideas are introduced to children in a logical way to support conceptual understanding.

The Power Maths Pupil Practice Books provide just the right amount of intelligent practice for children to complete independently in the final section of the lesson.  The practice questions are for everyone - each question varies one small element to move children on in their thinking. All practice questions are carefully developed to reveal misconceptions.