Maths
Our Vision
Mathematics is fundamental for everyday life and teaches us how to make sense of the world around us through developing the ability to calculate, reason and solve problems. Our vision is to support all children to become fluent, independent mathematicians to prepare them for future achievements. We want our children to have a growth mindset and a sense of both enjoyment and curiosity towards this subject. Enriched mathematical talk is vital to develop mathematical concepts and deepen understanding in order to produce confident, skilled, resilient pupils who are not afraid of a challenge and are equipped to approach mathematics in the real world.
Statement of Intent
At Barley Mow Primary, we recognise that maths teaches us how to make sense of the world around us through developing a child’s ability to calculate, to reason and to solve problems. It enables children to understand and appreciate relationships and pattern in both number and space in their everyday lives. Our intent is for children to leave us as confident, skilled and resilient mathematicians; who understand that mathematics is a fundamental part of everyday life and the world we live in.
Our school bases the core work in maths around the National Curriculum which aims to ensure that all pupils:
- Become fluent in the fundamentals of mathematics, developing 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.
- Can solve problems by applying their mathematics to a variety of routine and non- routine problems with increasing sophistication, including breaking down problems into a series of simpler steps and persevering in seeking solutions.
- Understand the importance of maths in everyday life.
At Barley Mow Primary, we follow a mastery approach and teachers reinforce an expectation that all pupils are capable of achieving high standards in mathematics. Our approach is underpinned by the Five Big Ideas of Mastery which is outlined below.
White Rose Maths Schemes of Learning
