Maths
Intention (Why do we teach what we teach ?)
At Croscombe, we recognise that Mathematics is fundamental to everyday life and a wider understanding of the world. The teaching of Mathematics helps pupils to develop their ability to think logically, reason and solve problems.
We teach Mathematics using the mastery approach. Achieving mastery is something that requires practice and application over time, therefore teachers will spend time developing children’s understanding and embedding their breadth of learning. Reasoning is interwoven and opportunities to Problem Solve are included within the lessons to encourage adaptability through application.
Retrieval of key facts is an important aspect of every mathematics lesson when helping to secure knowledge within the long-term memory. Time is set aside each day for the recall of key facts such as number bonds and multiplication tables.
Our aim is for all children to become skilled, fluent mathematicians who have a deep, secure and adaptable understanding of key mathematical concepts.
At Croscombe, we believe that success in Mathematics for every child is possible. A high-quality mathematics education provides 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.
Implementation (How do we teach it ?)
To achieve our intent, we utilise the White Rose Maths scheme throughout the school to provide structured, skills progressive and coherent lessons. Our approach to teaching maths is built upon the mantra ‘I do, we do, you do’, encouraging children to engage actively with their learning process.
We employ a variety of teaching methods to cater for different learning styles. These include the use of concrete resources, pictorial representations and abstract methods that help scaffold and consolidate learning. Initially, we use concrete physical resources and pictorial representations in order to help provide the children with a better understanding of abstract concepts.
Our lessons are intended to be engaging and relevant, allowing pupils to make connections between mathematical concepts and real-world applications.
Impact (What has been the impact and how do we know?)
The impact of our maths teaching is measured through various robust and insightful approaches. We gather and analyse data from regular assessments to monitor pupils’ progress and understanding. Teacher judgements and observations provide qualitative insights into each child’s learning journey. Book looks, where we review pupils’ workbooks, help us assess the consistency and quality of work. Additionally, targeted interventions are used to support and accelerate learning for those who may need extra help.
By maintaining a broad and balanced maths curriculum, we aim for our pupils to achieve fluency, reasoning, and problem-solving skills by the time they leave us. Our goal is for each child to reach their full mathematical potential, equipped with both confidence and competence in their abilities.
What happens if my child is in a mixed-age class?
Teachers in mixed-age classes use the White Rose Mixed-Age schemes to support the delivery of maths, ensuring all children are taught to the expected standard within their year group, with appropriate support and challenge as required.
How can I support my child’s learning?
White Rose Maths has created a selection of videos entitled ‘Maths with Michael’ that explains the different areas of maths and how parents can support their child’s learning at home.
For guidance on the specific methods of calculation that your child will be taught, please refer to our calculation policy. WRM calculation policy 2024 All year groups
Please speak to your child’s class teacher if you have any questions or concerns.