Mathematics
Mathematics is one of the most important skills our children learn. Lessons are structured around the concrete – pictorial –abstract approach, providing opportunities throughout for discussion, using mathematical vocabulary, developing mathematical thinking and using multiple representations. There should be opportunities to record independently in every lesson (in workbooks and/or journals).
The teaching is episodic and whole class based, with all children being exposed to the same learning. Catch-up sessions are led by teachers during lessons to ensure any misconceptions are addressed before moving onto the next small step in learning.
In Years 1 to 5, every child is provided with a Maths No Problem workbook and journal. These workbooks have been designed to meet the requirements of the 2014 National Curriculum, which supports the teaching for mastery approach. Teachers have access to the online planning resource which provides guidance on the structure of the lesson and representations to use.
In Year 6, children follow the aims of the National Curriculum, which builds on their fluency, reasoning and problem-solving skills. Independent tasks are selected and real-life contexts are used to apply their learning. Along with fact fluency sessions, arithmetic is focused on weekly where children explore efficient methods.
From Reception to Year 5, every child engages with the Mastering Number programme and our Excelsior Maths on Track programme every day. These are both designed to build and reinforce fact fluency.
Mathematics Curriculum Overview
Maths at Home
At home, children are encouraged to use Mathletics or Times Tables Rock Stars to consolidate learning taught in school. We would like children to complete homework at least 3 times per week.
Year 1 and Year 2
Year 3 and Year 4
Year 5 and Year 6
