Intent

At Coundon Primary we understand that mathematics is essential to everyday life, critical to science, technology and engineering, and necessary for financial literacy and most forms of employment. Therefore, in teaching mathematics we are providing 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.

Mathematics is an interconnected subject in which pupils need to be able to move fluently between different representations of mathematical ideas. At Coundon Primary our Maths curriculum is designed to build year on year in order to achieve end of Key Stage Outcomes. The aims of the curriculum are to ensure that all pupils become fluent in the fundamentals of Mathematics, can demonstrate the depth of understanding through coherent reasoning and apply their knowledge to problem solving. We take a ‘mastery approach’ to the teaching and learning of mathematics. We believe that all children can succeed in all areas of maths. Through this, all children are encouraged to believe in their ability to master maths and persevere when faced with challenge. We aim to spark curiosity, develop confidence and encourage a ‘relational understanding’ – whereby children are able to spot connections that exist between different mathematical topics. We want to create children with strong number sense, who can quickly recall facts including times tables and accurately calculate using the four operations. Whilst developing children’s fluency in maths, we also look to apply mathematical skills in a range of situations to help develop a deep and long-term retention of learning. We seek to challenge children through more complex mathematical concepts, with the ultimate aim of developing well-rounded mathematicians, who can recall facts, show their fluency, and have the ability to reason and problem-solving.

In Early Years we aim to build firm foundations in numbers to 10 by putting them in context in an enriching and engaging environment. Children are regularly exposed to numbers in a wide range of contexts. In addition to this we explore mathematical concepts using the CPA approach which uses concrete, pictorial strategies which support children’s conceptual understanding when applying their knowledge in an abstract approach. All of this enables children to become confident in their basic number skills as they enter Year 1. Progressing to Key Stage 1, children continue to develop their knowledge of maths by continuing to use the CPA approach and we ensure all concepts are anchored using concrete and pictorial strategies. This provides them with a solid foundation of number and number facts which bridges the gap to the abstract. In Year 2, the sequence of concrete, pictorial, abstract is embedded to allow children to have a good understanding of the procedures and concepts taught. Regular opportunities to apply mathematical language are provided throughout Key Stage 1 and lessons are planned and adapted to ensure challenge at all levels. Through Key Stage 2, the CPA approach is continued, and concepts are practised and revised for long-tern acquisition. This is planned alongside a cohesive sequence of learning that links fluency in mathematical concepts together and provides challenge at all levels through regular reasoning and problem-solving opportunities. Progress is recorded by continual assessment through daily marking and half termly assessments.

Intent, Implementation and Impact statement

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Maths Policy

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Calculation Policy

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Times Tables and Maths Facts

At Coundon Primary School our children have access to Times Table Rockstars and NumBots at home and in school to help support them learn their times tables and number facts. These apps let them earn coins to spend on their avatars and play against their friends while learning these facts. The website logins can be found here:

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Times Tables Rock Stars – Times Tables Rock Stars (ttrockstars.com)

Watch the parents guide on Times Tables Rockstars to find out more

Numbots – Front Street Primary School

Numbots Game

Watch the parents guide to Numbots to find out more

Year 4 Multiplication Test Check

All eligible children in Year 4 are required to take the Governments Multiplication Test Check (MTC) at the end of the Year.

Please find attached guidance regarding the check.

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Why is it important to play maths games with my child?

Children make progress best as mathematicians when they regularly repeat skills and practise them until they become embedded. This can be quite a long process sometimes, and so the use of the context of an exciting game or interesting activity can be highly motivating. In our experience, our children learn best when they are having fun and that’s what games are for!

We make a lot of use of online maths games and activities in school. Some of the links below are our most popular.

Why not try some of them out and let us know what you think…?

www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/primary

http://www.ictgames.com/

https://www.topmarks.co.uk/

http://mathszone.co.uk/

https://www.mathsisfun.com/