Maths

Maths

At Wharncliffe Side we recognise that Maths is a creative and highly interconnected discipline that is essential to everyday life. We value Maths and wish our children to appreciate, enjoy and be curious about this subject.

We aim for children to:
– become fluent in the fundamentals of maths and be able to rapidly apply their knowledge
– use their mathematical knowledge to reason and solve problems
– develop arguments and justifications using mathematical language

Our teachers follow the White Rose Maths scheme to inform and plan lessons. The White Rose website also offers advice to parents in supporting your child. https://whiteroseeducation.com/parent-pupil-resources/maths 

Children’s journey in Maths is mapped using a progression document. This outlines the steps in learning in each year group and how each step is built upon.

Our school works with the National Centre for Excellence in Mathematics (NCETM) Maths Hub to develop our mastery approach in this subject.

We believe that children’s chances of success are maximised if they develop deep and lasting understanding of mathematical procedures and concepts.

We believe in these underpinning principles of mastery:

• Mathematics teaching for mastery assumes everyone can learn and enjoy mathematics.
• Mathematical learning behaviours are developed such that pupils focus and engage fully as learners who reason and seek to make connections.
• Teachers continually develop their specialist knowledge for teaching mathematics, working collaboratively to refine and improve their teaching.
• Curriculum design ensures a coherent and detailed sequence of essential content to support sustained progression over time.
(Source: NCETM.org.uk)

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Calculation Policy

Maths Progression