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Maths

The Mathematics Curriculum

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Intent – What is the aim of this subject?

In Maths lessons, we want ALL of our children to be:

  • Confident
  • Challenged
  • Articulate
  • Well-equipped
  • Enthusiastic
  • Reaching their potential

We aim for all pupils to:

  • Become fluent in the fundamentals of mathematics so that they develop conceptual understanding and the ability to recall and apply knowledge rapidly and accurately.
  • Solve problems by applying their mathematics to a variety of problems with increasing sophistication, including in unfamiliar contexts and to model real-life scenarios.
  • Reason mathematically by following a line of enquiry and developing and presenting a justification, argument or proof using mathematical language.

At Orchid Vale, we use the White Rose scheme of work. Each class teacher plans and teaches a daily 45-minute lesson for Mathematics in line with the White Rose Maths scheme of work.  

The lesson starts with Flashback 5 – these are five questions that allow the children to revisit prior learning.  Some of these will be very recent and some will be from previous year groups.

In addition to the daily maths lessons, the children have regular opportunities to revisit prior learning through mastery of number sessions, assertive mentoring, regular arithmetic practice, times tables practice through Times Tables Rock Stars.

Lessons are planned using a common planning format. They are saved on the school’s shared drive and are monitored by the Maths Coordinator and Senior Leadership Team (SLT).

When children are completing their independent questions, they are encouraged to mark their own answers in Key Stage 2. If children have answered any questions incorrectly, they need to go back and make any corrections. In Key Stage 1, class teachers will mark children’s fluency  questions during or after a lesson and will support children to check their work and amend any mistakes.

Maths in the Early Years Foundation Stage

Teachers in the Early Years Foundation Stage are using the mastery of number programme to support them with planning and teaching different maths concepts.

When planning for child-initiated and adult-led Maths activities, Foundation Stage teachers use the ‘Development Matters’ handbook and the early learning goals from the Early Adopter Framework for ‘Mathematics.’ This will ensure that pupils are working within age-related expectations and are given a range of opportunities to apply their Maths skills in a play-based environment. Children’s attainment against the early learning goals will be shared with the Year 1 teachers to ensure effective transition to Year 1.

What the children think.....

Maths is challenging.

I like maths because it is a time when you can really get your brain thinking. 

It does not matter if you get things wrong.  You are at school to learn. 

 

TTRS

TT Rockstars!

At Orchid Vale, we use the 'Times Tables Rock Stars' to practise times tables! Click on the link below to access the website. 

Times Tables Rock Stars