Maths

At South Kilvington, mathematics is delivered through a rich and inclusive curriculum that aims to develop confident and resilient mathematicians. Our curriculum promotes effective number and problem-solving skills that prepare children for life beyond school, including calculation methods, measure, fractions, statistics, position and direction, and shape. 

Intent

• Develop a culture where children enjoy their maths learning and flourish in this area.

• Promote positive mathematical mindsets so that children feel confident, challenged, and able to experience success.

• Secure children’s understanding of key concepts, mathematical language, key facts, and calculation strategies, enabling them to reason and problem-solve fluently.

Implementation

The National Curriculum for maths is taught to all year groups using a CPR approach (Conceptual Understanding, Procedural Fluency, and Reasoning & Problem Solving) to develop mastery. This is tailored to the needs of all learners.

1. Conceptual Understanding- Children develop a secure understanding of mathematical concepts. This includes exposure to key vocabulary and real-life applications of skills. Key strategies are explicitly modelled, with opportunities for shared practice.

2. Procedural Fluency- Children are provided with a wide range of opportunities to practise and secure the strategies they have learned.

3. Reasoning and Problem Solving- Children apply their knowledge in varied contexts to deepen understanding. They articulate their thinking using terminology such as describe, explain, convince, justify, and prove.

• Planning is sequenced progressively to ensure full curriculum coverage, building upon prior learning as a foundation.
• Trio Time is used to retrieve and reinforce previously taught knowledge and to assess retention.
• Teachers assess and adapt learning for all groups of learners, providing targeted support and challenge, particularly for SEND and PP children.
• For each mathematical topic, key vocabulary, definitions and strategies are displayed on working walls to support children's learning.
• Mastering Number is embedded in EYFS and KS1 to strengthen number sense and early fluency.
• White Rose Schemes of Learning are used to support planning, resourcing, and assessment.
• In mixed-age classes (Kingfishers and Bluebirds), teachers plan and deliver objectives systematically across year groups through a split-input approach.
• Times Table Rockstars and Claire Christie’s times tables resources are used to build multiplication fluency.
• Manipulatives and visual representations are used effectively and inclusively to ensure all pupils can access learning.
• Independent work, through star challenges, provides opportunities for children to develop fluency, independence, and stamina whilst also challenging themselves.
• Reasoning, problem solving, and oracy are integral to independent work, allowing children to deepen their mathematical thinking.
• Arithmetic Clinic is delivered weekly to develop arithmetic skills and stamina. Misconceptions or areas for development are identified and taught explicitly the following week.

Impact

Children will:

• Become competent and confident mathematicians with secure understanding of mathematical concepts.

• Develop a love for maths and actively participate in mathematical dialogue with peers and adults.

• Achieve automaticity in core skills such as times tables and number bonds.

• Apply their knowledge in a range of contexts, articulating their thinking at a deeper level through reasoning and problem solving.