Wales’ Curriculum for Wales represents a transformative shift in how we teach and understand mathematics. Central to this reform are the Five Proficiencies—key capabilities learners should develop to become confident, capable mathematicians. For teachers at Key Stage 3, understanding and incorporating these proficiencies into daily lessons is crucial to nurturing well-rounded, numerate learners.

With the new Curriculum for Wales rolling out and the WJEC Double Award Maths GCSE on the horizon, maths teachers across Wales are facing an exciting challenge—how best to structure lessons to support student success?