Key Stage 2 Maths Toolkit

This KS2 Maths Toolkit is a comprehensive collection of visual models, grids and structured supports designed to strengthen children’s conceptual understanding of number and calculation across Key Stage Two. It supports pupils in making the transition from concrete and pictorial representations to more abstract mathematical thinking, in line with the mastery approach.

The toolkit provides teachers with a consistent set of representations that can be used across year groups to develop fluency, reasoning and problem-solving. It is particularly effective for supporting visual learners, children with SEND, and those who benefit from structured layout and clear mathematical models.

The toolkit includes:
A times table grid to support multiplication and division recall and pattern spotting.
A fraction wall to explore equivalence, comparison and fraction relationships.
A number line to 100 to support counting, estimation and understanding of number magnitude.
Part–part–whole and part–part–part–whole models to represent additive relationships and support reasoning and missing number problems.
A place value chart and a decimal place value chart to develop understanding of digit value and number size.
Column method grids for addition, subtraction and multiplication to support accurate formal written calculations.
A bar model to represent relationships in word problems, comparisons, ratios and fractions.
Squared working space to support accurate layout, place value alignment and calculation.

This toolkit encourages consistency of representation across the school, supports mathematical talk and reasoning, and helps children build a deep and connected understanding of number. It can be used flexibly as part of whole-class teaching, small group intervention or independent practice, making it a valuable addition to any KS2 classroom.