Maths, Why Bother?
Overview
Two-minute videos that link an upcoming maths topic to three real jobs, so pupils instantly see the point of today’s learning; perfect for any school and especially useful if you use White Rose, as each clip aligns with their sequence of learning. Each topic features three varied roles to tackle the “maths is only for…” myth and widen horizons. Evidence from Start Small, Dream Big shows pupils’ knowledge of different careers extends beyond familiar choices, while teachers grow in confidence naming key skills, challenging stereotypes, and embedding careers links across subjects.
A Sample 'Maths, Why Bother?' Resource
How To Use This Resource
Share the playlist with your maths or phase lead to drop into schemes and planning overviews, then in class play a two-minute clip at the start or end of the lesson to spark purpose; ask one focused question and tie it directly to today’s task. Use the videos in curriculum planning meetings to agree where each topic connects to work beyond school, and if you follow White Rose, tag the right clip to each unit so colleagues can grab and go.
An Overview of our 'Maths, Why Bother?' resources
- Maths, Why Bother? – Y3 – Addition & Subtraction
- Maths, Why Bother? – Y3 – Fractions
- Maths, Why Bother? – Y3 – Length & Perimeter
- Maths, Why Bother? – Y3 – Mass & Capacity
- Maths, Why Bother? – Y3 – Money
- Maths, Why Bother? – Y3 – Multiplication & Division
- Maths, Why Bother? – Y3 – Place Value
- Maths, Why Bother? – Y3 – Position & Direction
- Maths, Why Bother? – Y3 – Shape
- Maths, Why Bother? – Y3 – Statistics
- Maths, Why Bother? – Y3 – Time
- Maths, Why Bother? – Y4 – Addition & Subtraction
- Maths, Why Bother? – Y4 – Area
- Maths, Why Bother? – Y4 – Decimals
- Maths, Why Bother? – Y4 – Fractions
- Maths, Why Bother? – Y4 – Length & Perimeter
- Maths, Why Bother? – Y4 – Money
- Maths, Why Bother? – Y4 – Multiplication & Division
- Maths, Why Bother? – Y4 – Place Value
- Maths, Why Bother? – Y4 – Position & Direction
- Maths, Why Bother? – Y4 – Shape
- Maths, Why Bother? – Y4 – Statistics
- Maths, Why Bother? – Y4 – Time
- Maths, Why Bother? – Y5 – Addition & Subtraction
- Maths, Why Bother? – Y5 – Converting Units
- Maths, Why Bother? – Y5 – Decimals
- Maths, Why Bother? – Y5 – Decimals & Percentages
- Maths, Why Bother? – Y5 – Fractions
- Maths, Why Bother? – Y5 – Multiplication & Division
- Maths, Why Bother? – Y5 – Negative Numbers
- Maths, Why Bother? – Y5 – Perimeter & Area
- Maths, Why Bother? – Y5 – Place Value
- Maths, Why Bother? – Y5 – Position & Direction
- Maths, Why Bother? – Y5 – Shape
- Maths, Why Bother? – Y5 – Statistics
- Maths, Why Bother? – Y5 – Volume
- Maths, Why Bother? – Y6 – 4 Operations
- Maths, Why Bother? – Y6 – Algebra
- Maths, Why Bother? – Y6 – Area, Perimeter & Volume
- Maths, Why Bother? – Y6 – Converting Units
- Maths, Why Bother? – Y6 – Decimals
- Maths, Why Bother? – Y6 – Fractions
- Maths, Why Bother? – Y6 – Fractions, Decimals & Percentages
- Maths, Why Bother? – Y6 – Place Value
- Maths, Why Bother? – Y6 – Position & Direction
- Maths, Why Bother? – Y6 – Ratio
- Maths, Why Bother? – Y6 – Shape
- Maths, Why Bother? – Y6 – Statistics