Online programme guide

Our online and blended programmes are currently supporting over 3,000 pupils from across the U.K. 90% of our pupils agree that the online maths circles are ‘fun’ or ‘very fun’, and our pupils are becoming more adventurous, articulate and accepting mathematicians. Continue reading

Maths circles is a 5-year taught enrichment programme working with pupils from Year 7 to Year 11. The circles are enrichment not acceleration, in which pupils work through a structured curriculum of challenging problems developed by Axiom Maths. Continue reading

We believe in the power of maths to transform lives and nations. Access to that power should not depend on a child’s background. Our mission is to help every child with the head and heart for maths realise the potential of their power. Continue reading

Welcome to the Axiom Maths circle programme. We are delighted that you have joined us on this journey. Continue reading

Session 0 is a ‘sample’ session designed for you to develop your understanding of maths circles. You can then offer one or more ‘taster’ session(s) for mathematicians that are interested in participating but seeking more information about the programme. Continue reading

Mentors may have diverse mathematical backgrounds and diverse prior experiences of teaching. Mentors are passionate and have a strong conceptual understanding of maths. They should be working towards or have completed a STEM degree, or have equivalent work experience. Continue reading

Pupils sometimes see maths as getting the answer right as fast as possible. But the answer is only the beginning! Over time, pupils develop confidence in being adventurous, articulate and accepting. Continue reading

Problem-solving is often seen as a black box. Children are thought to become good at it by exposure to lots of problems, or by “doing problem-solving”. At some point, they become able to solve problems. In this sense, it is a mystical ability that some children develop. For others it remains a mystery. Continue reading

The long-term sequencing of the Axiom Maths curriculum and the specific task design in each session enable mentors to apply the research-validated principles of effective pedagogy that can also be seen in the best teaching in UK classrooms. Continue reading

Axiom Maths is taught enrichment programme. Pupils progress systematically through connected ideas, which develop deep mathematical significance: for example, combinatorics and geometry. They increase and improve their factual knowledge and procedural fluency as they do so. The focus of a circle session is the underlying mathematical structure of the content. Continue reading

Safeguarding pupils on our programme is our highest priority. We have robust safeguarding measures in place to ensure a secure and supportive learning environment. Continue reading

When pupils join the programme, they will likely be experiencing all their circles online, delivered by Axiom Maths. However, we also work with external organisations that deliver the maths circles on our behalf. Continue reading

At Axiom Maths, our mentors are the backbone of our programme. They are dedicated mathematics enthusiasts who bring both expertise and passion to our virtual classrooms. We currently have 47 active mentors delivering over 170 maths circles every week. Continue reading

Online learning should be just as interactive and engaging as in-person. The platform used makes a big difference to this so we use Vedamo. Continue reading

At Axiom Maths, we believe that high-quality mathematical education should be accessible to all pupils who would benefit from it. While our in-school programme remains our primary offering, we recognise that some pupils will benefit more from online learning and not every school has the capacity or resources to deliver in-school sessions. Continue reading

Axiom Maths circles is a 5-year taught enrichment programme working with pupils from Year 7 to Year 11. If pupils join our online programme, they will attend weekly online maths circles using our online learning platform, Vedamo. Our curriculum has been created to inspire and challenge young minds, with problems that excite them to the point that they lose themselves in the maths. Continue reading

If you / your child has been attending Axiom Maths circles at school, there may come a time when the school is unable to continue providing those sessions. In these instances, Axiom Maths will offer all pupils a place on our online programme. Continue reading

This page outlines some common questions that pupils and guardians ask during their time on the programme. Please look for the question that aligns most closely with your query. Continue reading

Our behaviour and engagement policy sets out how we expect everyone to behave in our online maths circles. The rules are simple - be kind, respectful and engaged. Continue reading

At Axiom Maths, we believe that regular attendance is key to maximising the benefits of our programme. This page explains how to report an absence and what happens if attendance is lower than is expected. We encourage all guardians and pupils to take a moment to read through these guidelines. Continue reading

Our online platform focuses on making online sessions more engaging and accessible. The platform has interactive whiteboards and a wide variety of tools for mentors and pupils, offering several advantages that enhance the online learning experience. Here are some tips on how to use it. Continue reading

Sessions take place weekly, for one-hour and across ten weeks each school term. Our online maths sessions provide pupils with a regular and extended opportunity to explore challenging mathematical concepts in a supportive group setting. Continue reading

For pupils currently enrolled on the Online Maths Circles programme, you will find the term dates for the 2025-26 academic year. Continue reading

In September of each academic year, we invite schools to nominate Year 7 pupils with the heart and head for maths to join our maths circle programme - parents cannot nominate their pupils for the programme unless they are home-schooled but can share our details with their child's teacher. Continue reading

If you are a teacher with existing pupils on the programme, and you are concerned about being able to continue delivering their sessions, we may be able to offer them a place on our online programme. This page outlines the details and resources required to make that as seamless as possible. Continue reading

This page includes some common questions that teachers ask before and during the nominations window. Please find the question that aligns most closely with your query. Continue reading

Once your pupils start on our online programme, or those delivered by one of our partner organisations, we will share updates with you, request for your support with maintaining their engagement and pass on additional resources and opportunities. Continue reading

This page outlines some considerations when selecting your pupils for our programme. Nominating your pupils, who have the heart and head for maths and would really benefit from our online and regional maths circles, can have a huge impact on their chance of continuing to succeed and enjoy maths at 16. Continue reading

In the Autumn Term of each academic year, we will invite schools to nominate their pupils. Once you have received your invitation to nominate, which will include the link to the form in which you share your nominated pupil data, you need to take the steps outlined in this page. Continue reading

Axiom Maths is looking for teachers to nominate their pupils for our online maths circles, or maths circles run regionally by our partner organisations. We will be inviting schools to nominate their pupils for the online programme in September 2025, for pupils to start in January 2026. Continue reading