Programme guide

Welcome to the Axiom Maths circle programme. We are delighted that you have joined us on this journey. Currently, half of the top-attaining 11-year-olds facing disadvantage are no longer high-attaining by the time they reach… Continue reading

Why Axiom Maths exists We believe in the power of maths to transform lives and nations. Access to that power should not depend on a child's background. Our mission is to help every child with… Continue reading

Axiom Maths is a five-year taught enrichment programme, taking pupils on a five-year journey from the first term of Year 7 to Year 11. We work with schools to identify pupils with the heart and… Continue reading

We want to commit to your pupils from Year 7 to Year 11, so Axiom Maths provides a grant to all schools running in-school maths circles. Schools nominating pupils for the online programme do not… Continue reading

The MExC role Each school nominates a Maths Excellence Coordinator (MExC) to lead the Axiom Maths programme. The MExC is the engine behind maths circles at their school. They are responsible for the partnership with… Continue reading

The Mentor role Mentors are at the heart of the programme, whether they work in the classroom or online. Every week, they bring maths circles to life, guiding pupils through challenging and rewarding mathematics and… Continue reading

The Axiom Maths programme is at its best when a whole team of people come together with a shared passion for helping pupils with the heart and head for maths realise the potential of their… Continue reading

Training Axiom Maths provides induction training for all new mentors, plus regular professional development sessions throughout the year. A full timetable of professional development opportunities is published every academic year. Your Axiom Maths point of… Continue reading

Who to recruit Half of pupils facing disadvantage who are top performers in maths at the end of primary school do not go on to achieve top grades at GCSE. You play an important role… Continue reading

Getting started Start with the practical details. Who's coming, when you'll meet, and where. When to run your circle There's no single right answer. The best slot is whichever one your pupils will actually turn… Continue reading

The 3A behaviours Maths circles are about more than knowledge. They're about the behaviours that make great problem solvers. Pupils sometimes see maths as getting the right answer as quickly as possible. But the answer… Continue reading

Why this matters Every pupil in your maths circle is on a journey, and it can take them as far as they want to go. Along the way they reach milestones that recognise what they… Continue reading

After your first year, your Year 7 circle moves up into Year 8, and you will start a new circle with the next Year 7s. Your programme grows from there. Scaling up works best when… Continue reading

At Axiom Maths, we believe high-quality maths education should reach every pupil who would benefit from it. Our in-school programme is still our main offer. But some pupils learn better online, and not every school… Continue reading

Nomination programme The nomination programme is how schools put forward eligible Year 7 pupils for a place on our online maths circles. Schools nominate once a year, during the Autumn term, and nominated pupils start… Continue reading

We are committed to supporting your pupils through the full five-year programme, from their first term in Year 7 to Year 11. This can take place entirely through their in-school maths circle, but sometimes schools… Continue reading

Your pupils are enrolled on a five-year journey, from Year 7 to Year 11, and we’ll keep you informed throughout. How often you hear from us, and what we share, depends on whether your pupils… Continue reading

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For Axiom Maths, online learning should be just as interactive and engaging as tackling maths problems in-person. To ensure active and collaborative participation, the quality and functionality of our virtual classroom is vital. This is… Continue reading

The Hub is your central space for everything related to running the Axiom Maths programme in your school. From managing your pupils to accessing resources and sharing feedback, the Hub brings it all together in… Continue reading

MExCs are responsible for keeping the Hub up to date with accurate pupil data and groups. Pupils can be added one at a time or in bulk using an Excel template. We collect data so… Continue reading

Creating a group Click Create New to set up a group. Here's what each field is asking for: Group Name — Choose a name that's unique and easy to identify. Using your school name plus… Continue reading

Completing a register For each session, mentors must complete their register. To do this they'll need to enter the date, select the session number, and assign an attendance mark to every pupil. Once that’s done,… Continue reading

This is where you'll find everything you need to run your maths circles sessions, including session PowerPoints and introductory videos. Before each session, download the PowerPoint and watch the introductory video in full. Once you've… Continue reading

This page is where you access surveys. Your feedback and your pupils’ feedback shapes the programme, so please check this page regularly. Continue reading

What is the Junior Mentor Programme? The Junior Mentor Programme allows schools to reach more pupils with the heart and head for maths. Sixth form pupils studying A-level maths are invited to support mentors to… Continue reading

Maths circles are at the heart of what we do. But they are only the beginning. We have been listening to pupils and their mentors. Many pupils have huge potential. It is not always easy… Continue reading

Keeping pupils safe is our top priority. We have strong safeguarding measures in place so every pupil learns in a secure and supportive environment. We record all online maths circle sessions and store them securely… Continue reading

We collect pupil and school data so we can run the programme well, measure its impact, and support every pupil's progress. We also use pupil data to track educational outcomes over the long term through… Continue reading

Setting up your circle How to talk to your pupils about maths: KS3 messaging guide Checklist for new MExCs and Mentors Action plan for returning MExCs and Mentors MExC job description Letter to parents (new… Continue reading