Mathematics

What is Mathematics?

At Holly Grove, we want all of our children to be resilient mathematicians. Our intention is to provide a high-quality mathematics curriculum which promotes confidence and enjoyment, and inspires curiosity about Maths. It is our belief that maths lessons provide opportunities for good communication, team work, exploration and investigation and that learning builds positive attitudes and ensures that children feel determined to succeed and safe to make mistakes. We also use our maths skills in cross-curricular contexts linking to real-life experiences.

We ensure that our mathematicians have a strong, secure understanding of mathematical facts; that they build a strong foundational knowledge of key skills and that they have a secure knowledge of mathematical concepts.

We teach our mathematicians to make links between areas of mathematics to allow for application of skills and knowledge. We promote deeper mathematical understanding by encouraging children to think critically, ask questions and explore concepts.

We believe that every child can engage with and participate in our maths curriculum. Pupils are taught through whole-class interactive teaching, where the focus is on all working together on the same lesson content at the same time. This encourages all children to master concepts before moving to the next part of the curriculum sequence; we endeavour to leave no child behind and encourage them to reach their potential or beyond.

At Holly Grove, we have high expectations to enable excellence for all and we base our teaching on the belief that all children have the potential to succeed.

Aims

At Holly Grove Primary School we aim to provide a learning atmosphere which gives children the opportunity and confidence to discuss, investigate and enjoy mathematics and so develop into successful mathematicians in their adult life.
Mathematics teaching at Holly Grove is designed to equip children with the necessary skills to become fluent and accurate mathematicians as they move through the school and prepare for the next phase of their education.
Teachers use White Rose Maths as a teaching tool and Mathematics is taught on a daily basis following the National Curriculum Programme of Study.
Teaching is designed to equip children with the necessary skills to become fluent and accurate in their working, and develops learning and understanding by use of concrete resources and pictorial representations where appropriate.
Learning progression is achieved through using the method of beginning with concrete resources, leading to using pictorial representations and finally mastery of abstract concepts. Pupils learn to use and apply mental and practical strategies to solve problems that they may face in day-to-day life. We aim to make maths as practical and fun as possible, using it in other areas of the curriculum as appropriate to make mathematics meaningful and purposeful.
Children have opportunities to develop fluency, reasoning and problem solving whilst exploring mathematical concepts .
Regular challenges are set for all children to apply reasoning skills to problems and to prove that they have really ‘mastered’ their learning. More complex challenges are also set for children to experience working at greater depth. This approach enables more confident mathematicians to be stretched and challenged, whilst some children will need more consolidation of other mathematical skills.

How Maths links with our Torch Values

holly grove torch values in maths 1 .pdf

What our Children say about Maths

Intent

At Holly Grove we aim to equip every child with a high-quality mathematics education, which provides a foundation for understanding the world, the ability to reason mathematically, an appreciation of the beauty and power of mathematics, and a sense of enjoyment and curiosity about the subject.

SUBJECT INTENT - MATHEMATICS.pdf

In addition to our mathematics teaching in school we provide two online mathematics learning tools. Prodigy Maths provides children with a platform for revision of taught skills, as well as games. Times Table Rock Stars is also provided as a fun and effective way to develop fluency in multiplication.

Websites that you could use at home are:

http://www.multiplication.com/games/all-games

www.topmarks.co.uk/maths-games/7-11-years/mental-maths

www.mathplayground.com/pop_penguin_and_the_place_value_race

mathsframe.co.uk/en/resources/category/22/most-popular

Maths Home Learning

Children in Early Years can have great fun practising their Maths skills whilst having fun outdoors. Here are a few activities that you could do with them: