Our primary school mathematics curriculum is designed to provide students with a strong foundation in mathematical concepts and skills, and to develop their mathematical thinking and problem-solving abilities. Our curriculum is based on the belief that mathematics is an essential tool for understanding and navigating the world around us.

Our curriculum is built around the following key principles:

1. Developing mathematical fluency: Our curriculum provides opportunities for students to develop their proficiency in key mathematical skills, including number sense, arithmetic, measurement, geometry, and data analysis.

2. Building conceptual understanding: We aim to foster deep conceptual understanding of mathematical concepts by providing students with hands-on experiences, real-life problem-solving scenarios, and opportunities for mathematical reasoning.

3. Encouraging critical thinking: Our curriculum promotes the development of critical thinking skills, including logical reasoning, pattern recognition, and the ability to make connections between mathematical concepts.

4. Promoting mathematical communication: Our curriculum emphasizes the importance of clear and effective communication of mathematical ideas, both orally and in writing.

5. Valuing perseverance and resilience: Our curriculum encourages students to persevere through challenging mathematical problems, fostering a growth mindset and a belief in their ability to succeed.

Teachers use White Rose Maths as a basis to plan learning. White Rose Maths provides a structured and research-based approach to teaching mathematics. It offers a mastery-based curriculum designed to help children develop a deep understanding of mathematical concepts rather than just learning procedures. 

1. Builds a Strong Foundation by using a small-steps approach, breaking down complex concepts into manageable chunks.  It encourages children to fully grasp one idea before moving on to the next.

2. Promotes a Mastery Approach - The scheme follows a concrete-pictorial-abstract (CPA) method: Concrete – Using physical objects (counters, cubes) to explore concepts; Pictorial – Representing ideas with pictures and diagrams; Abstract – Moving to formal written methods and symbols.  This approach should help all children progress at a similar pace, ensuring deep understanding.

3. Encourages Problem-Solving and Reasoning - Lessons include opportunities for children to explain their thinking and encourages logical reasoning and application of skills in different contexts.

You can view how concepts are taught and the apparatus and visuals to help children below: