Laying the Foundation for STE Learning
Inspiring a New Generation of Thinkers, Problem-Solvers and Investigators
Empowering children as mathematicians and natural investigators, Edco’s Maths and Me provides a rich foundation for schools preparing to implement the new Science, Technology and Engineering (STE) specification. With playful pedagogy, real-world contexts and a strong focus on hands-on enquiry-based learning, Maths and Me seamlessly supports the development of the key elements, skills, dispositions and values outlined in the new STE specification
How Maths and Me Supports STE Implementation
Enquiry-BasedLearning
The Let’s Investigate feature encourages scientific enquiry through a mathematical lens. STEM pages, STEM projects, Concept Cartoons and Three-Act Tasks promote curiosity, problem-solving and critical thinking – core to both STE and maths
DialogicandPlayfulPedagogies
In every lesson MathsandMe provides rich opportunities for Maths Talk and playful and engaging learning.
The Let’s Talk feature, rich digital resources that promote Maths Talk and hands-on tasks promote dialogic learning and playful exploration, mirroring the pedagogical approaches outlined in the STE framework.
Real-LifeContextsandMathsEyes
The fundamental aim of MathsandMe is for children to come to appreciate maths as something that is positive and relevant to them. MathsandMe does this by highlighting the world of maths around them and by using real-life contexts and examples of maths in action Our digital posters and STEM pages help children apply mathematical thinking to real-life situations. Approaches like ’Which One Doesn’t Belong?’ and ’Same but Different’ build flexible reasoning skills and connect maths to STE in meaningful ways
Inclusive,ResilientLearners
The MathsandMe routines encourage all learners to engage, persevere and explore multiple strategies – building resilience and fostering open-mindedness, which are key dispositions in STE.
MathsandMe nurtures a STE mindset by fostering logical reasoning, collaboration and child-led enquiry. Through engaging hands-on activities, children develop essential skills such as planning, analysing, reasoning, communicating and data handling. These skills are not only foundational for STE learning but are highly transferable across subjects and real-world contexts.
More Than a Maths Programme Maths and Me doesn’t just cover the curriculum – it leads the way in maths, nurturing thinkers, problem-solvers and innovators.
