**Navigating the New Curriculum for Wales in Maths: How Are You Approaching It?**

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?

Key Concepts Driving the New Curriculum

The emphasis is shifting towards **conceptual understanding**, ensuring students develop strong foundational skills and can apply their mathematical reasoning effectively. Some key areas include:

- Numerical reasoning – Strengthening problem-solving and logical thinking.
- Algebraic thinking – Developing fluency with expressions, equations, and sequences.
- Proportional reasoning – Enhancing understanding of ratios, percentages, and scaling.
- Geometric reasoning – Exploring transformations and spatial awareness.
- Data and probability – Encouraging critical analysis of information and risk assessment.

But how do we structure these areas into an effective teaching sequence? With three units in the new GCSE specification, deciding on the best order to teach them is a key question.

Connecting Maths to the Four Core Purposes

Beyond curriculum content, the Four Core Purposes shape our approach to maths education:

1. Ambitious, capable learners** – Building confident problem-solvers.
2. Enterprising, creative contributors** – Encouraging real-world application of maths.
3. Ethical, informed citizens** – Strengthening numerical literacy for responsible decision-making.
4. Healthy, confident individuals** – Reducing maths anxiety and fostering resilience.

As maths teachers, we mustbbalance these priorities while ensuring students grasp key concepts. But how do we best implement this in our own classrooms?

Let’s Collaborate: What’s Your Approach?

So, how are you structuring your lessons? What strategies are you using to ensure smooth progression between topics? Have you found any innovative ways to embed the Four Core Purposes into maths teaching?

Let’s start the conversation. Share your thoughts on the best order for teaching units, lesson ideas, or reflections on how the new curriculum is shaping your approach. Together, we can create a strong support network to help students thrive.