Numbers Count
Strong
for Primary maths
Not evaluated
for Secondary maths
Intervention description
Numbers Count is a maths intervention targeted at primary school pupils who may struggle to reach Level 3 by the end of KS2. It may be delivered on a one-to-one basis or with a small group of up to three children. There are two versions of the intervention: one for children in Years 1-3, and one for children in Year 4-6 and beyond (the intervention can be used with KS3 pupils).
Numbers Count creates an 'in-house specialist' mathematics teacher who helps raise standards for all learners. A specially trained teacher gives learners at least three 30-minute lessons a week for a term, individually or in twos or threes. After a detailed diagnostic assessment, the teacher plans a tailored programme for each child. Lessons focus on number and calculation. The teacher liaises with parents and shares their specialist knowledge with colleagues informally and through structured CPD, raising standards for all learners.
Staffing requirements
The intervention is delivered by a specially trained teacher in the form of at least 40 lessons over a period of 3 or 4 months, which supplement normal maths lessons.
Professional development/training
The Every Child Counts partnership runs the intervention, and offers intensive training and support to Numbers Count teachers over their first 2 terms through a local ECC Teacher Leader.
Evidence Summary
The University of York carried out an evaluation of Numbers Count for The Department for Education which found it had a positive impact on primary maths. The study found a mean effect size of +0.33 in primary maths.
Strong
for Primary maths
Key research
A randomised controlled trial was used to evaluate the impact of Numbers Count across 65 schools.
http://dera.ioe.ac.uk/2376/1/2376_DFE-RR091A.pdfProvider
Every Child Counts
Key stages
Targeted groups
Practices
Cost
Contact provider for quote