Let's Think Mathematics mini-series

Let’s Think Maths: A Research-Proven Approach to Raising Attainment Across Your School
 

As a school leader, you want mathematics teaching that develops confident, thoughtful learners who can reason, collaborate and understand concepts deeply, not just memorise procedures. The Let’s Think Maths programme offers exactly that.

Proven by decades of international research, this approach raises attainment for pupils aged 4 to 14 by strengthening the cognitive processes behind successful mathematical learning.

Unlike a new scheme or curriculum overhaul, Let’s Think Maths is light on workload and high on impact. Teachers introduce one lesson once a fortnight, using well-designed activities that reveal why pupils struggle, not just what they get wrong. This insight transforms everyday teaching, making it more targeted, responsive and effective.

The programme immerses your teachers in a pedagogy that makes mathematics more engaging, participatory and accessible for classes with diverse needs and achievement levels. Lessons are designed to be both intellectually challenging and genuinely enjoyable for pupils and teachers alike.

The live introductory day at your school explores the theory and design of Let’s Think lessons, including how the pedagogy works in practice.

Teachers learn to apply the four core principles of Let’s Think teaching:
• Concrete Preparation
• Cognitive Conflict
• Social Construction
• Metacognition

They then experience the approach firsthand through a live demonstration lesson.

Afterwards, your staff gain access to high-quality lesson demonstration videos and teaching resources, including three Let’s Think lessons they can immediately use with their pupils. (Access to the full resource bank for all age groups is available separately, and details will be shared during the first session.)

WHAT YOUR SCHOOL GAINS BY INVESTING IN THIS PROGRAMME

• Stronger mathematical attainment as pupils develop the reasoning and metacognitive skills needed for deeper understanding.
• More equitable classrooms where multilingual learners and pupils with varied starting points can access challenging ideas confidently.
• A coherent research-based pedagogical framework that strengthens consistency and professional dialogue across your maths team.
• Sustainable impact through blended learning: live training, classroom modelling, self paced online modules and follow up support.
• Low workload, high reward, with a fortnightly lesson structure that integrates seamlessly into existing planning.

Let’s Think Maths equips your teachers with the tools to transform how students think and positions your school for stronger outcomes across all year groups.

Audience: Suitable for elementary teachers (pupils aged 4-11) and/or Secondary teachers of mathematics (pupils aged 11-14)

Duration - 2 days in total: One-day live introductory training at your school, including some live teaching by the programme tutor. Six self-paced online sessions to complete in between as collaborative teacher professional development with remote support. One follow-up live online two-hour webinar with

Certificate: Participants will receive a certificate of Mastery

View a short excerpt: https://youtu.be/GX0imWo4qME

Evidence of the impact of Let's Think approach: https://youtu.be/kra5F3eAWI8