Maths Education for the 21st Century
Maths Horizons
Maths Horizons’ vision is to raise standards in maths at every level, from ensuring that students leave education with secure fundamental knowledge, to an ambitious increase in advanced mathematical study. Our first report, How England should reform maths education for the age of AI, offers a blueprint to reform maths curriculum and assessment, which would support the aspiration for England to become one the top-performing countries in the world for maths.
The recent review of curriculum and assessment in England, led by Professor Becky Francis CBE, reflected many of our report’s recommendations, creating the opportunity to build on existing strengths and make progress towards a world-leading maths education system.
The Curriculum and Assessment Review recognises that reasoning and problem solving are essential for all learners and makes it clear that the revised maths curriculum should provide all pupils with opportunities for more complex problem solving. This is the focus of our next phase of work, which aims to support teachers to consistently embed reasoning and problem solving in classroom practice. This will help pupils develop deeper mathematical understanding - particularly their ability to reason, generalise, and apply knowledge in both abstract and real-world contexts.
Maths Horizons is working with sector experts to develop a map of mathematical problems and associated resources that will inform and support curriculum development, classroom practice, and the design of statutory assessments.
By continuing to work closely with educators, leaders, and stakeholders across the sector, we aim to ensure that evidence and expert insight inform strategies that help every student succeed in maths.