Products Resources Approach Training Blog Demo Shop HUB SIGN IN Primary Maths Series The Primary Series is recommended by the DfE for schools on the Teaching for Mastery Programme and is fully aligned with the 2014 English national curriculum. MNP textbooks and workbooks are designed using decades of research to ensure a deep, secure understanding of maths in learners of every attainment level. Request a free demo to see if the Primary Series is right for you and your school. Request School Demo Visit our online bookstore to shop all Primary Series textbooks and workbooks. Shop Online At a glance Maths textbooks, workbooks, assessment papers for years 1 to 6, and year 6 diagnostic papers Based on the evidence-based approach developed in Singapore Fully aligned with the 2014 English National Curriculum for maths Complies with the UK’s High Quality Textbook guidance published by the National Centre for Excellence in Teaching Mathematics (NCETM) The Maths — No Problem! Primary Series was assessed by the DfE’s expert panel, which judged that it met the core criteria for a high quality textbook to support teaching for mastery “I wish I had been taught maths this way at school!” School leader interviewed for “Implementing Maths - No Problem! In Primary Schools Report”, Frederick Sandall Teaching maths for mastery The whole class works through the programme of study at the same pace with ample time on each topic before moving on. Ideas are revisited at higher levels as the curriculum spirals through the years. Differentiated activities Tasks and activities are designed to be easy for pupils to enter while still containing challenging components. For advanced learners, the textbooks also contain non-routine questions for pupils to develop their higher-order thinking skills. Problem solving Lessons and activities are designed to be taught using problem-solving approaches to encourage pupils’ higher-level thinking. The focus is on working with pupils’ core competencies, building on what they know to develop their relational understanding, based on Richard Skemp’s work. Concrete, Pictorial, Abstract (CPA) approach Based on Jerome Bruner’s work, pupils learn new concepts initially using concrete examples, such as counters, then progress to drawing pictorial representations before finally using more abstract symbols, such as the equals sign. Variation The questions and examples are carefully varied by expert authors to encourage pupils to think about the maths. Rather than provide mechanical repetition, the examples are designed to deepen pupils’ understanding and reveal misconceptions. International research By incorporating established learning research into a highly effective approach, Singapore has become a “laboratory of maths teaching”. The Primary Maths Series is founded on the international research of Piaget, Dienes, Bruner, Skemp and Vygotsky and has been tested and refined over the last 30 years in Singapore. UK evidence The Maths — No Problem! Primary Series was assessed by the DfE’s expert panel, which judged that it met the core criteria for a high-quality textbook to support teaching for mastery. As a result, the Maths – No Problem! Primary Series are recommended textbooks for schools on the mastery programme. The Primary Series is one of the few textbooks that complies with the UK’s high-quality textbook guidance published by the National Centre for Excellence in Teaching Mathematics (NCETM). Source: NCETM Maths Hubs Textbooks Project Year 1 Report, September 2015 Maths — No Problem! programme case study Request a free demo See how MNP can support your practice through award-winning textbooks and workbooks, step-by-step teacher guides, and online CPD videos. Request School Demo Transform your maths assessment Insights — our online assessment tool — gives you instant, powerful data to identify gaps and improve results. Learn More Maths — No Problem! Europe: +44 1892 537 706 North America: +1 778 807 5010 New Zealand: +64 27 499 2804 Contact Us Solutions Academy Shop School Demo School Bundles Company News Contributors About Us Careers FAQ Legal Terms & Conditions Terms of Use Privacy Policy Cookies Policy Shipping Returns Policy Twitter link Facebook link Instagram link Youtube link Linkedin link © 2021 Maths — No Problem! All rights reserved. By clicking “Accept All Cookies”, you agree to the storing of cookies on your device to enhance site navigation, analyze site usage and assist in our marketing efforts. Manage Preferences Accept all cookies