In this section, you will find examples of why and how teachers have embedded mathematics in foundation subjects and enhanced children's learning in both subjects.

In Feel the pulse (year 1), the teacher developed the children's understanding of the language of measures and the performance skills of controlling pulse and rhythm in music.

In Racing cars! (year 2), aspects of measurement were embedded in science investigations into forces and movement to enable the children to measure and record their findings accurately and carry out fair s.

InGift boxes (years 2 and 3), the teacher draws on the strong link between the practical activity of constructing a gift box for design and technology, and using, applying and consolidating the children's knowledge of 3-D shapes and their properties.

In Lifeboats and helicopters to the rescue! (year 6), the teacher embedded aspects of measurement and problem solving to enhance decision making and map reading skills as part of a geographical study into the local area.

In Making patterns (year 3), investigations into shape and symmetry had a strong impact on the development of children's designs when investigating pattern.

In Home Guard training day (year 4), the children took part in mathematical challenges during outdoor activities as part of physical education. This allowed the children to use their mathematical knowledge of problem solving, measurement, shape and space and skills in a practical setting.

In Census results (year 5), the teacher embedded aspects of data handling in history units 11 and 12, to enable the children to extract information from primary sources accurately and draw conclusions about life in their locality in Victorian times.