25TRA518 The Structures of Arithmetic: Unlocking the Beauty of Mathematics for all Pupils Webinar Series

Dates:    Tuesday 14th, 21st October & 4th November 2025
Time:      7 - 8 pm
Venue:   Online via Zoom

Target Audience: Primary, SETs, & Post Primary Maths Teachers

Explore how a deep understanding of arithmetic structures can transform your pupils’ mathematical experiences, helping them to uncover the inherent beauty and wonder in mathematics. This engaging three-part webinar series will take you through the key arithmetic structures that underpin primary mathematics, empowering you to enrich your teaching and inspire mathematical confidence and curiosity in your pupils.

Participants will:

• Develop a robust understanding of the key additive and multiplicative structures central to primary mathematics.
• Gain practical strategies for modelling arithmetic structures to foster deep mathematical understanding.
• Understand the fundamental laws of arithmetic (e.g., commutativity, associativity, distributivity) and their implications for teaching and learning.
• Explore ways to utilise representations, both concrete and pictorial, to bring abstract concepts to life.

Join us to discover how structured arithmetic thinking can enhance your pupils' mathematical journeys, leading to greater achievement, confidence, and a lifelong appreciation of mathematics.

Bio of Presenter: Kieran Mackle

Kieran Mackle is a primary mathematics specialist, teacher, and author dedicated to deepening teachers’ understanding of mathematics and providing all pupils with the opportunity to be successful with mathematics.

Across 17 years in the classroom, Kieran developed extensive expertise in early mathematics pedagogy and curriculum design, authoring influential books such as Tackling Misconceptions in Primary Mathematics and Thinking Deeply about Primary Mathematics. 

Kieran empowers teachers to develop and apply effective mathematics teaching strategies rooted in evidence-informed practice. He is passionate about unlocking the mathematical wonder and curiosity which can help all pupils to build strong mathematical foundations and a lifelong love of mathematics. 

In his spare time he hosts the weekly education podcast, Thinking Deeply about Primary Education.