Number Confidence Week toolkit
Welcome to the Number Confidence Week team!
From Monday 4 to Friday 8 November we want schools across the UK to join in and build confidence with numbers among staff and children. And this year, we're focusing on the powerful link between gender and number confidence, and how it impacts us all.
In the lead-up to the campaign we will be adding a variety of resources to this page, curated to help students see the value in numeracy, challenge gendered attitudes, and empower everyone from teaching assistants to parents to build their confidence.
By signing up to be part of Number Confidence Week we're also giving you full access to the Family Maths Toolkit: our unique set of 230+ resources aimed at helping adults and children grow in confidence together.
Check back for more updates, and together let's challenge negative number stereotypes and unlock new opportunities for everyone!
Resources, Activities & Promo Materials
Activity pack
This year's activity pack has something for ages 4-16 as well as some hints and tips for parents and carers.
Activities are flexible, fun and creative and include some exclusive ideas from our ambassador Mr MoneyJar.
If you get through everything here, don't forget that you also have access to our full Family Maths Toolkit as part of Number Confidence Week. Get access further down this page.
Run a Number Natter
Your Number Natter Slides
Editable Big Number Natter poster
Poster for Teaching Assistants
5 tips for engaging parents and carers
Gender, maths anxiety, and a focus on the individual
7 tips to help close the gender numeracy gap
There is an alarming gender gap when it comes to number confidence, with almost 24% of women saying they feel nervous when dealing with maths, but only 12% of men saying the same. And this starts at a young age, with 54% of British girls not feeling confident learning maths compared to 41% of boys.
BUT steps can be taken when teaching to tackle this. Watch this video from maths teachers Bobby Seagull and Susan Okereke to hear their tips, and download their tip sheet.
Supporting Children
The need to support our children's learning can motivate us to build our confidence with numbers. And helping our children have a positive relationship with numbers is so valuable.
Here Dr Linda Papadopoulos shares her top tips for understanding how our early experiences can impact our confidence with numbers.
Promote it on social media
Inspire people in your network to take part in Number Confidence Week this November.
Our specially designed graphics are ready to share on social media today!
Family Maths Toolkit
As a school signed up for Number Confidence Week, we're giving you access to all 230+ Family Maths Toolkit resources.
The activities are flexible, fun and they promote creativity. There are activities for ages 3-13 and are intended for adults and children to use together.
Teachers have said: “Very easy to use and instantly creates a dialogue between staff and parents,” and “Pupils are excited about the type of activities given and are enthused by the interest of their parent.”
Children have said: “They are a lot more fun than just normal maths,” and “I love to spend time with my mum and dad.”
Use #NumberConfidenceWeek and tag us so we can share your messages! Find us on:
- X: @Nat_Numeracy
- Facebook: @nationalnumeracy
- Instagram: @national_numeracy
- LinkedIn: National Numeracy
- TikTok: @nationalnumeracy
If you have any questions please get in touch at [email protected]. We hope you will join us this November!
Try the National Numeracy Challenge
However you feel about maths, you’re not alone. The National Numeracy Challenge is a free and easy-to-use website you can use to improve your confidence with numbers.
It’s ideal for brushing up, checking your level, or for catching up on learning you missed, and it’s all about the maths you need in daily life and at work – no algebra or trigonometry.
Adnoddau Cymraeg | Welsh resources
Gweithgareddau i blant
Sut i gynnal sesiynau Big Number Natter
Boster Big Number Natter
Eich sleidiau Number Natter
