Maths
Purpose of Study
The national curriculum for mathematics aims to ensure that all pupils:
- Become fluent in the fundamentals of mathematics, including through varied and frequent practice with increasingly complex problems over time, so pupils develop conceptual understanding and the ability to recall and apply knowledge rapidly and accurately.
- Reason mathematically by following a line of enquiry, conjecturing relationships and generalisations, and developing an argument, justification or proof using mathematical language
- They can solve problems by applying their mathematics to various routine and non-routine problems with increasing sophistication, including breaking down problems into more uncomplicated steps and persevering in seeking solutions.
Source: National Curriculum 2014
Intent
At Ilchester Community Primary School, we aim to ensure that our children have access to a high-quality mathematics curriculum that is both challenging and enjoyable. We want our children to develop into confident mathematicians who are not afraid to take risks in their learning. In providing children with opportunities to make connections between key mathematical concepts and achieve the National Curriculum aims:
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Pupils are fluent in fact recall and calculations
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Pupils develop as problem-solvers, solving increasingly sophisticated problems.
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Pupils are able to mathematically reason
To achieve these aims, we teach key skills and methods using concrete, pictorial and abstract framework (which can be seen in our Calculation Policy) to develop a deep and sustainable mathematical understanding. This is in conjunction with the school’s vocabulary progression.
The mathematics curriculum has been created in a spiral format; this enables knowledge and skills to be linked carefully throughout the year, enabling pupils to revisit and build on previous learning.
In EYFS, the maths curriculum is based upon the Development Matters Statements and ELGs. Developing a strong grounding in numbers is essential so that all children develop the necessary building blocks to excel mathematically. Children will be able to count confidently, develop a deep understanding of the numbers to 10, the relationships between them and the patterns within those numbers. The curriculum is split into ten phases and provides a variety of opportunities to develop an understanding of:
• Number and Pattern
• Shape
• Measure: Time, Weight, Capacity, Height and Length
• Spatial Thinking
In Key stages 1 and 2, we use the National Curriculum Programmes of Study for Mathematics. The areas of mathematics taught are:
• Number: Place Value
• Number: Addition and Subtraction
• Number: Multiplication and Division
• Number: Fractions, Percentages and Decimals
• Measurement
• Geometry: Properties of Shapes
• Geometry: Position and Direction
• Statistics
• Algebra (Y6 only)
• Ratio (Y6 only)
Long Term Plan
Progression of Skills
At Ilchester Community Primary, we are committed to fostering a strong foundation in mathematics for all our pupils. Our curriculum is designed to ensure a clear progression of mathematical skills from Reception through to Year 6, enabling children to build confidence and competence in this essential subject.
Examples of Work