David Leighton

David Leighton

Former content editor
Third Space Learning (former)
David was a former secondary teacher and one of the original content editors to work on the Third Space Learning blog. He also helped develop the first resources in the online maths hub.
Games & Activities
Easter Maths Activities for KS2: Topical Maths Problem Solving

3 min read | 23 September 2025 | For UK Readers

Free Christmas Math Quiz: Your End of Semester Activity Ready to Go!

2 min read | 01 April 2025 | For US Readers

Math Talk For the Elementary Classroom: 5 Proven Strategies To Engage Your Students

2 min read | 23 June 2026 | For US Readers

Easter Math Activities for Upper Elementary Students: Topical Math Problem-Solving

2 min read | 03 April 2025 | For US Readers

Fun Field Day Math Activities for Upper Elementary: Problem Solving in Context

2 min read | 23 October 2025 | For US Readers

Leap Year Math Activities for Your Students

2 min read | 24 October 2025 | For US Readers

5 Myths About Elementary Math Interventions

4 min read | 18 March 2026 | For US Readers

13 Fun Outdoor Math Activities For Kids

4 min read | 14 May 2026 | For US Readers

20 Math Strategies Proven To Improve Progress And Understanding

7 min read | 20 October 2025 | For US Readers

SATs
8 Reasons Great Arithmetic Skills Are Key For KS2 SATs – Free Arithmetic Practice Resource!

4 min read | 27 May 2026 | For UK Readers

SATs
The Secret Life of SATs Papers: 35 Facts You Didn’t Know

6 min read | 28 September 2025 | For UK Readers

School Interventions
8 Ways to Close the Attainment Gap: EEF Maths Report

8 min read | 25 June 2026 | For UK Readers

Teaching and Learning
Why A Culture of Growth Mindset in Primary School Is Still Important

8 min read | 05 October 2025 | For UK Readers

Maths Mastery
Maths Mastery Toolkit: A Practical Guide To Mastery Teaching And Learning

13 min read | 05 October 2025 | For UK Readers

Maths Mastery
20 Primary Maths Strategies Proven To Improve Progress And Understanding At KS2

7 min read | 11 May 2026 | For UK Readers

SATs
KS2 SATs Maths Papers 2017: 15 Point Guide for Year 6 Maths Teachers

5 min read | 09 October 2025 | For UK Readers

Maths Mastery
New Guide to Choosing Your Primary Maths Scheme of Work

2 min read | 09 October 2025 | For UK Readers

Games & Activities
7 Football Maths Activities For KS2 Followers Of The UEFA Euros

5 min read | 26 September 2025 | For UK Readers

Games & Activities
Election Day Maths Activities – Vote Maths in the UK General Election 2024!

8 min read | 26 September 2025 | For UK Readers

SATs
SATs Revision Made Easy: 19 Top Teacher Tips And Fun SATs Revision Games

5 min read | 26 September 2025 | For UK Readers

Games & Activities
World Book Day Maths Activities 2026

3 min read | 13 February 2026 | For UK Readers

Games & Activities
Free Christmas Maths Quiz: Your End of Term Activity Sorted!

3 min read | 10 November 2025 | For UK Readers

Maths Mastery
Using Maths Vocabulary Games And Activities To Systematically Develop Fluency & Reasoning At KS2

5 min read | 23 September 2025 | For UK Readers

Games & Activities
7 Fun Sports Day Maths Activities for KS2: Problem Solving in Context

2 min read | 08 June 2026 | For UK Readers

Games & Activities
13 Fun Outdoor Maths Activities For Early Years To Year 6

3 min read | 02 July 2026 | For UK Readers

Maths Mastery
Number Bonds To 10 Activities And Other Practical Ways To Learn Number Facts In KS1 & KS2

4 min read | 08 October 2025 | For UK Readers

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