Mathematics

In our teaching of mathematics, we use a mastery approach, where we attempt to impart knowledge, understanding and practical knowledge.

We follow the National Curriculum and focus on the three aims; fluency, reasoning and problem solving. Our scheme is reinforced by the use of White Rose Maths. This provides pupils with a deep understanding of the subject through the Concrete Pictorial Abstract approach. This aims to support and challenge children’s understanding as we believe our curriculum allows all children to succeed in Maths. We aim to make our children feel 'at home' with numbers and to have the ability to make use of the mathematical skills which help them cope with everyday life. Children learn to handle numbers and measures mentally, orally and in writing; use a variety of calculations accurately and appropriately; interpret and use data presented in graphs, charts and tables. We encourage our children to ask questions, discuss their work and explain their thinking, tackle problems and, through perseverance, use what they know to find an accurate answer. We believe that children should not only feel confident in their number work but they should also enjoy it.