When Numbers Fit – Calm Maths Social Stories (Secondary, Set 2: Staying Calm in Maths)
Support older students who experience anxiety during maths with this second set of calm, structured social stories (Set 2: Staying Calm in Maths). Designed to help students manage frustration, improve focus, and develop strategies to stay engaged when maths feels challenging.
Who is this for?
Secondary-aged students
Students with maths anxiety
Autistic learners and those with SEN
Students who become overwhelmed, frustrated, or disengaged during maths
What’s included?
5 social stories (Set 2) with the following titles:
When Maths Gets Challenging
I Can Focus One Step at a Time
Asking Questions Helps Me Learn
Managing Frustration in Maths
Checking My Work Calmly
For each story Individual printable PDFs, and an editable PowerPoint version are included. In addition to this there is a Teacher guide with guidance and strategies on how to use the social stories.
** Why this works**
Uses clear, age-appropriate language
Normalises common feelings around challenge and frustration
Provides practical, repeatable strategies
Supports emotional regulation during learning
Encourages independence, resilience, and self-management
Editable and flexible
Includes editable PowerPoint files so you can adapt the language, examples, or visuals to suit individual students.
Created by a SEN and Maths Teacher
Designed with real classroom experience to support students who need structured emotional support alongside academic learning.





