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Shoot for success this World Maths Day
World Maths Day (26 March) offers teachers a brilliant opportunity to spark children's curiosity and build confidence in numeracy. This year,
Developed with teachers, clubs and subject specialists, these resources are designed to boost engagement, improve learning outcomes, and support pupils’ wellbeing by making numeracy feel relevant to their world.
Bringing Maths to Life Through Real Football Data
At the heart of Premier League Primary Stars’ World Maths Day offering is the Season Stats Dashboard, a dynamic tool that turns match data into powerful learning moments. Pupils can explore real Premier League player and team statistics - from goals and assists to passes, possession and form - and use them to practise:
• Calculations
• Problem-solving
• Reasoning
• Data interpretation
By grounding learning in real-world football scenarios, the dashboard helps pupils see the purpose behind the numbers, offering an engaging bridge between classroom concepts and something they genuinely care about.
Active Learning to Boost Confidence and Wellbeing
For teachers looking to inject more movement and energy into their lessons, Premier League Primary Stars’ Active Learning – Maths activities offer a ready-made solution. These sessions combine physical activity with key numeracy skills, supporting:
• Motivation and focus
• Collaboration and teamwork
• Mental wellbeing
• Improved retention through kinaesthetic learning
Designed for KS1 and KS2, the activities help pupils practise number facts, counting, estimation, patterns, and problem-solving - all while getting active. With pupils across the country spending more time sitting in classrooms, active learning approaches are increasingly important for supporting both physical health and academic progress.
Free, Curriculum-Linked and Teacher-Friendly
All Premier League Primary Stars resources are:
• Free for all schools
• Mapped to the national curriculum
• Designed for non-specialists, making them easy to deliver
• Supported by ready-made worksheets, guidance and extension ideas
Teachers can download everything they need to run sessions independently, whether they’re planning a whole-school event for World Maths Day or simply looking for ways to freshen up their everyday maths lessons.
Explore all maths resources here: plprimarystars.com/search?q=maths
With football capturing the interest of millions of children, it provides a unique opportunity to frame mathematical thinking in a way that resonates. Premier League Primary Stars resources harness this enthusiasm to support:
• Greater confidence among reluctant learners
• Increased participation among pupils who may struggle with traditional maths tasks
• Positive attitudes towards numeracy
• Cross-curricular connections, including PE, English and PSHE
For schools keen to make maths memorable - and for teachers looking for practical tools to keep pupils motivated - football is proving a powerful and accessible entry point.