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Title: Fixing the mathematics transition from primary to secondary.
Authors: Manners, Tom
Source: Mathematics Teaching. Mar2026, Issue 299, p32-34. 3p.
Subject Terms: *Mathematics education, *Educational cooperation, *Ability grouping (Education), *Academic achievement, *Mastery learning, *Teacher qualifications
Geographic Terms: England
Abstract: The article focuses on challenges and recommendations for improving the transition in mathematics education from Key Stage 2 (primary school) to Key Stage 3 (secondary school) in England. It highlights persistent issues such as secondary schools repeating primary content, less qualified Key Stage 3 teachers, and the negative effects of setting students by prior attainment, which can reinforce attainment gaps, especially for disadvantaged groups. Key suggestions include enhancing collaboration between primary and secondary schools, using Key Stage 2 National Curriculum Test (NCT) data more effectively, adopting teaching for mastery approaches, and encouraging secondary teachers to observe primary classrooms to better understand students’ prior learning. The article emphasizes shifting the perspective from whether students are "secondary-ready" to whether secondary schools are prepared to meet the needs of their Year 7 cohort. [Extracted from the article]
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