Our curriculum intent for mathematics reflects the purpose and aims of the national curriculum by helping our pupils to:
- become fluent in the fundamentals of mathematics, including through varied and frequent practice with increasingly complex problems over time, so that 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
- 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
Maths at Hallow
Through our Mathematics we ensure that there is an ethos where there are:
High expectations for all children
‘Maths: Everyone Can’
Intent
Our curriculum intent for Maths reflects the purpose and aims of the National Curriculum. It ensures that there is an appropriate progression of knowledge in place which supports pupils in knowing more and remembering more. Pupils learn to 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
Implementation
As part of our planning process teachers refer to the following documents:
- National Curriculum
- Hallow Progression grids
- White Rose Maths
- Hallow Long-term and medium-term plan
Quality first teaching is supported by following Hallow School’s Calculation Policy. Teachers plan sequences of learning using the White Rose scheme as a framework to ensure full coverage of the national curriculum. Interventions are provided to close the gap in understanding mathematical concepts through targeted small group teaching and using visual/ Kinaesthetic approach, using apparatus to support learning. At the heart of our maths curriculum is equipping children with the skills to make meaningful links to reinforce and apply Mathematical understanding and the links between areas of Mathematics.
Impact
Our Maths curriculum is high-quality, well taught and planned to demonstrate progression. There are regular opportunities for children to develop fluency, reasoning and problem-solving skills. Effective feedback is given so that the children know how well they have done and what they need to do next.
We regularly monitor the impact of our curriculum through the use of pupil voice, work produced and learning walks. This monitoring allows us to collate appropriate evidence over time which evidences that pupils know more and remember more. As part of our monitoring cycle, we also provide ongoing CPD support based on the outcomes of subject monitoring to ensure that the impact of the curriculum is wide reaching and positive.