Humans are biologically predisposed to remember stories. Over millennia we have used narrative structures to make sense of the world around us, to distinguish ourselves from other animals and to pass on traditions and knowledge deemed to be of great importance. It is surprising, therefore, that we should find narrative so under-utilised in schools the world over. There cannot be many who fail to recognise the power of a great story, so perhaps attention must now focus on unlocking the potential of this innate understanding, in the classroom. In this course we will explore why, when and how truly purposeful storytelling can be a powerful aid to the primary mathematics teacher. Drawing on research in the fields of archaeology, anthropology, evolutionary biology and the cognitive sciences, our aim is to leave you feeling fully equipped to harness the power of storytelling in your efforts to enrich the mathematics education your pupils receive.