Email: terrington.primary@foston.n-yorks.sch.uk | Tel: 01653 648340
Email: terrington.primary@foston.n-yorks.sch.uk | Tel: 01653 648340

Mathematics

Intent

  • An understanding of the important concepts and an ability to make connections within mathematics.
  • A broad range of skills in using and applying mathematics.
  • Fluent knowledge and recall of number facts and the number system.
  • Fluency in performing written and metal calculations.
  • The ability to show initiative in solving problems in a wide range of contexts, reason, generalise and make sense of solutions.
  • The ability to think independently, persevere when faced with new challenges and to work with others to succeed.
  • To embrace the value of learning from mistakes.
  • A wide range of mathematics vocabulary.

Implementation

  • Our long-term plan is based on White Rose Maths through Master the Curriculum.
  • Planning is differentiated by year group in our mixed age classes.
  • Purposeful opportunities for mathematics are planned.
  • High quality resources support children’s understanding of maths at all stages.
  • Specific vocabulary teaching.
  • Cross-curricular consolidation and links with all subjects.
  • Children receive personalised fluency targets.
  • Children have regular opportunities to master the curriculum through deeper level learning.
  • Lessons consistent of fluency, reasoning and problem solving.
  • Where needed, gap targets are implemented.

Impact

  • All children make good or better progress.
  • Confident, resilient learners who can persevere when faced with problems.
  • An understanding and tolerance of diversity in our community and the world.
  • Rich vocabulary and strong understanding of mathematics.
  • Children have a love for mathematics.
  • Children understand the benefits of maths in other areas and are ready for the next stage of their education.

 

Here is what our pupils said about their maths learning:

 ‘I find maths easy because I know my times tables which are transferable skills’

‘I learn new things which help me help others and for my future’

‘If we learn maths, it will help us to go on to learn more in science because they are connected’

‘We should never give up, even if we struggle, we need to preserve’

 

Knowledge progression

Maths Long Term Plan EYFS-Y6

Maths Calculation Policy

Maths – Vocabulary Progression Map