Mathematics
The person responsible for developing Maths at our school is Miss L. Weaver
Intent
At Whiston Willis Primary Academy, we aim to develop confident, resilient and curious mathematicians who understand the importance of mathematics in everyday life.
Our ambitious and inclusive curriculum is underpinned by the National Curriculum and develops the three key areas of fluency, mathematical reasoning and problem solving. We want pupils to develop secure mathematical knowledge, make connections between concepts and confidently apply their learning to familiar and unfamiliar problems.
We promote a positive attitude towards mathematics where challenge is embraced, mistakes are valued as part of learning and all pupils are encouraged to believe that they can succeed.
Implementation
From Year 1 to Year 6, Maths No Problem provides the core sequencing for our mathematics curriculum. Teachers use their knowledge of pupils and ongoing assessment to adapt teaching while maintaining ambitious curriculum outcomes.
Our mastery approach enables pupils to develop a deep understanding of mathematical concepts through carefully sequenced small steps. Concrete resources, pictorial representations and abstract methods (CPA) support pupils in making connections and progressing towards increasingly efficient and independent mathematical thinking.
Teaching reflects our whole-school pedagogical approach, informed by Rosenshine's Principles of Instruction and our six-part lesson structure. Retrieval, explicit instruction, modelling, questioning, guided practice and regular checks for understanding enable pupils to build securely upon prior learning.
Oracy is integral to mathematics. Pupils are encouraged to use precise mathematical vocabulary, explain their thinking, justify strategies, reason with others and learn through purposeful mathematical discussion.
As a Rights Respecting School, we promote an inclusive mathematics curriculum in which all pupils are encouraged to participate, collaborate, express their thinking and develop confidence as mathematicians.
Number Fluency and Multiplication
Secure number knowledge and fluency are developed progressively throughout school. Pupils regularly retrieve and apply key number facts so that these become increasingly automatic and can be used confidently when reasoning and solving problems.
Emile provides additional opportunities to practise and consolidate multiplication-table knowledge, supporting pupils in developing the fluency required for the Year 4 Multiplication Tables Check (MTC).
Early Bird Maths
Pupils take part in Early Bird Mathseach morning, providing regular opportunities to retrieve, practise and consolidate fundamental mathematical knowledge and skills. These short activities strengthen fluency, address gaps in prior learning, misconceptions and help pupils make connections between previously taught concepts and new learning.
Curriculum Progression
Our mathematics curriculum is carefully sequenced from EYFS to Year 6, progressively developing pupils' knowledge, fluency, reasoning and problem-solving skills.
Further information about the content taught in each year group, click the curriculum overview below:
Click here to explore some of the fantastic maths learning going on in school.
