At Brede Primary School we believe a high-quality mathematics education 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.
The national curriculum for mathematics aims to ensure that all pupils:
· become fluent in the fundamentals of mathematics, using 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.
· can 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.
Mathematics is an interconnected subject in which pupils need to be able to move fluently between representations of mathematical ideas. The programmes of study are, by necessity, organised into apparently distinct domains, however pupils will make connections across mathematical ideas to develop fluency, mathematical reasoning and competence in solving increasingly sophisticated problems, and have opportunities to apply these to other curriculum subjects.
Pupils study mathematics daily covering a broad and balanced mathematical curriculum, covering, number, calculation, geometry, measures and statistics. Through the Power Maths scheme, the children are taught mathematical methods and mathematical vocabulary, using Maths Mastery to broaden and deepen their mathematical understanding. They will develop their ability to use this knowledge through our focus on fluency, problem solving and reasoning. Pupils in Key Stag 2 also have regular multiplication practice using ‘Times Table Rockstars’, an online, fun, learning platform.
New 2024/25 curriculum documents coming soon.
Mastering Number at Reception and KS1
Mastering Number programme at reception and KS1 aims to secure firm foundations in the development of good number sense for all children from Reception through to Year 1 and Year 2. The aim over time is that children will leave KS1 with fluency in calculation and a confidence and flexibility with number. Attention will be given to key knowledge and understanding needed in Reception classes, and progression through KS1 to support success in the future.
Year 2 Mastering Number Overview