Maths – Our intent, aims and concepts
Aim
Mathematics will play a fundamental part of children’s education and should have a pivotal role on their daily lives and the development of their character, it will provide a key foundation to many future opportunities. We want the children to develop curiosity to gain knowledge and understanding about the key concepts of mathematics through enjoyable experiences. We want all children to acquire the skills of calculation, reasoning and problem solving. We aim for children to be equipped for Maths in everyday life, to enable them to further their education and to provide a platform for understanding the world.
We aim for all pupils to:
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become fluent in the fundamentals of mathematics so that they develop conceptual understanding and the ability to recall and apply knowledge rapidly and accurately.
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be able to solve problems by applying their mathematics to a variety of problems with increasing sophistication, including in unfamiliar contexts and to model real-life scenarios
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reason mathematically by following a line of enquiry and develop and present a justification, argument or proof using mathematical language.
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have an appreciation of number and number operations, which enables mental calculations and written procedures to be performed efficiently, fluently and accurately to be successful in mathematics.
Mathematics
We believe that all children are mathematicians! Children have a daily maths lesson where fluency, reasoning and problem solving skills are taught and mastered. We believe that a solid understanding of mathematical concepts are the foundations of all learning in maths. Where possible, mathematical concepts are developed through the use of practical, engaging and collaborative activities. Developing character is at the heart of all that we do and maths is no exception. Children are taught and encouraged to think creatively, critically and reflectively in maths lessons - skills that they will need throughout their schooling and into adult life.
MATHS – Examples of Maths Learning Journals
