We believe that Mathematics is a creative and highly inter-connected discipline. It is essential to everyday life, critical to science, technology and engineering, and necessary in most forms of employment. A high-quality mathematics education therefore provides a foundation for understanding the world, the ability to reason mathematically, and a sense of enjoyment and curiosity about the subject. Pupils work within their year groups and are set appropriate objectives according to their ability. The expectation is that the majority of pupils will move through the year group objectives at broadly the same pace. However, pupils who grasp concepts rapidly should be challenged through being offered rich and sophisticated problems; and those who are not sufficiently fluent with earlier objectives should consolidate their understanding, before moving on. Teachers follow the Calculations policy to ensure consistency and progression in their approach to teaching calculations and to build on children’s previous knowledge.
Our maths curriculum introduces students to the fundamental arithmetic operations of addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division. Early learners begin by exploring addition and subtraction using visual aids like counters and number lines to understand the concepts of “putting together” and “taking away.” As they progress, they learn to add and subtract multi-digit numbers, including carrying and borrowing techniques. Multiplication is introduced as repeated addition, with students practicing multiplication facts using arrays and grouping strategies, while division is taught as equal sharing or grouping. By Key Stage 2, students are multiplying and dividing larger numbers, including decimals and fractions, and solving word problems that apply these skills to real-life situations. This gradual development of arithmetic lays a strong foundation for more complex math concepts in later grades.