Mathematics

INTENT

At Eastergate CE Primary School we aim for children to become fluent and accurate with number facts and relationships, reason mathematically about their work and have the ability to solve problems in everyday contexts and make connections with real life application of skills. In the course of their learning children will have the opportunity to reflect on the beauty of mathematics in the natural and manmade world for example to consider pattern, order, symmetry and scale and to appreciate the beauty of shape and space. The use of mathematical skill and links will be made with other areas of the curriculum. For example exploring pattern in art or using measuring skills in science.

IMPLEMENTATION

Maths is taught daily. We follow the National Curriculum for maths using the Maths Mastery approach to teaching.

We use the phrase ‘teaching for mastery’ to describe the range of elements of classroom practice and school organisation that combine to give pupils the best chances of mastering mathematics.

Mastering maths means acquiring a deep, long-term, secure and adaptable understanding of the subject. At any one point in a pupil’s journey through school, achieving mastery is taken to mean acquiring a solid enough understanding of the maths that’s been taught to enable him/her move on to more advanced material.

It is a problem-solving curriculum, which builds firm foundations and a deep understanding of mathematical concepts through a concrete-pictorial-abstract approach. Our maths lessons promote discussion and exploration with a strong emphasis on mathematical language and reasoning. With carefully structured questioning and varied, frequent practice, the children at Eastergate CE Primary School, develop fluency and build mathematical confidence.

IMPACT

Through mathematics, children will learn to develop a curiosity about number, be inspired to solve problems and challenge themselves to move forward in their understanding.

Click on the links below to find out more about our mathematics curriculum.