Maths

Maths Curriculum Leaders: Mrs. Wilson and Mrs. Collins

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Curriculum intent for Maths

Intent - Through our Maths teaching, we aim for all of our pupils to become fluent in the key concepts of Maths. We aim for our pupils to develop their Mathematical reasoningby recognising relationships, making generalisations and proving their thinking. Teachers introduce and discuss Mathematical vocabulary and stem sentences throughout each topic, actively encouraging the pupils to make use of this terminology when discussing their thinking. In addition to this, we aim to give our pupils the confidence to solve Mathematical problems using a range of strategies and manipulatives.

Implementation - In EYFS Maths is promoted within the environment and children are taught key number skills. From Year 1, it is taught using a ‘mastery’ approach focussing on fluency, reasoning and problem solving. Mathematical knowledge and skills are embedded across the curriculum to promote Mathematical understanding. Throughout the school, pupils are taught using the process of “concrete, pictorial and abstract” where manipulatives are readily available for all children to use and diagrams represent numbers in a range of different ways. Through our topic based curriculum, we apply Maths in other subjects such as: Science, Geography and History to ensure our pupils see the important real life contexts of maths learning.

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At Etchells we want all children to develop a love and enthusiasm for Mathematics. We aim to challenge children through a range of problem solving and reasoning activities in order to deepen their knowledge.

Teachers at Etchells use a variety of teaching styles to meet the needs of each child. In each lesson the children have the opportunity to use a range of practical equipment such as number lines, number squares, bead strings and numicon, they are also able to use ICT where appropriate. We also ensure that the children have the opportunity to apply their mathematical knowledge to every day situations.