Maths
Mathematics is a fundamental part of education at North Star 265, providing pupils with essential problem-solving skills and logical reasoning. The daily encounter with maths, whether through structured lessons or practical application in the community, is crucial for developing numeracy. This not only prepares children for the mathematical challenges of daily life but also enriches their understanding of the world around them. The programme, White Rose Maths, follows a structured approach that supports the development of a deep understanding of mathematical concepts, fostering a positive attitude towards learning and an appreciation for the value of maths in everyday life.
We follow the White Rose Mathematics curriculum.
Please click below for more information on the intent, implementation and impact of our Maths Curriculum
Maths Curriculum Statement
The use of the White Rose Maths programme, digital resources and the national curriculum, offer a diverse educational experience. This multifaceted approach not only covers the key stages of mathematical understanding but also integrates all six areas of problem-solving, promoting fluency, analytical thinking, and reasoning across different learning experiences.
Our approach to mathematics education described emphasises a comprehensive understanding and application of key mathematical concepts.
Interventions are thoughtfully scheduled for those needing extra help, while group support is a staple in regular lessons, ensuring that every child’s needs are addressed. The development of fluency through practice and repetition of key skills, often centred around the 4 operations, at the start of every lesson builds a strong foundation for applying their skills to more complex problem solving and reasoning. Pupils are also taught to be discerning in their approach to problem-solving, with opportunities to estimate, calculate, and evaluate their methods.
Pupils are given opportunity to explore, recognise patterns, question and be able to work on problems that take longer to solve. We teach them to investigate, look for all possible answers and explain their work.
When pupils learn something new they will use objects to help them understand it (concrete). They will then move to using pictures or drawings to help with the mathematical ideas (pictorial). When they are ready pupils will start working just with numbers and maths symbols (abstract).
Throughout each lesson and unit, White Rose Mathematics uses the CPA approach.
Here you will find details of the sequence and scope of Mathematics learning for all levels of ability here at school.
Putting Number First
Our schemes have number at their heart.
A significant amount of time is spent reinforcing number
in order to build competency and ensure children can
confidently access the rest of the curriculum.
Arithmetic
This involves the key skills of addition, subtraction, multiplication and division. Spend 10 minutes practising arithmetic every day. This is also the focus of our homework each week.
For children learning at EYFS curriculum children will learn about number formation and the number of quantities. By the end of the they should be ready to move onto addition within 10 and number bonds.
Times Tables
We learn our times tables in this order:
2 x tables, 5 x tables, 10 x tables, 3 x tables, 4 x tables, 8 x tables, 6 x tables, 9 x tables, 11 x tables, 7 x tables, 12 x tables
The children are tested on their times tables each week in school. When children complete a x table, they are welcomed to the next challenge in our weekly whole school Celebration Assembly.
Assessment
Children will sit a test at the end of each half term (6 across the year) to find out if children have fully learned what was taught that term. In term 6, children will sit the end of year test which covers everything they have learned that year.
