Furze Infant School
Maths Intent
The 2014 National Curriculum for Maths aims to ensure that all children:
- Become fluent in the fundamentals of Mathematics
- Are able to reason mathematically
- Can solve problems by applying their Mathematics
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Develop |
We ensure that our curriculum is accessible for all children and will allow children to experience success in the subject, with a clear understanding. To achieve this, we teach for a secure and deep understanding of mathematical concepts through manageable steps. |
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Experiences |
The National Curriculum is supported by Teaching for Mastery using White Rose and Power Maths schemes. The Mastering Number Programme develops solid number sense, including fluency and flexibility with number facts. We ensure that skills and knowledge are built on year by year and sequenced appropriately to maximise learning for all children. Support is determined during each lesson to ensure secure understanding based on the needs of the child. Challenge is visible throughout the whole session, where children are asked to reason and prove their understanding at a deeper secure level. |
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Values |
We have fostered an environment where Maths is fun and it is acceptable to make mistakes because the journey to finding an answer is most important. Being resilient, cooperative learners is key to success and confidence within the subject. |
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Explore |
The impact of our curriculum is that children understand the relevance of what they are learning in relation to real world concepts. Knowing that Maths does not just start and finish at the classroom door, that it is in fact used daily in many different guises. |
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Lifelong |
Children will spend time becoming true masters of the content of their year groups curriculum, applying existing knowledge and being creative with their new-found skills in a range of ways. Continued development of having a growth mindset is ongoing throughout lessons. |
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Opportunities |
We are committed to developing children’s enjoyment and curiosity about Mathematics, as well as an appreciation of the power and importance of the subject. Children are inspired to question and confidently explain their understanding of processes. |
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Purpose |
We aim for all children to be able to recognise the importance of Maths in the wider world and be able to use their mathematical skills and knowledge confidently in their lives in a range of different contexts. |
At Furze Infant School, we are committed to developing children’s enjoyment and curiosity about Mathematics, as well as an appreciation of the power of the subject. We aim for all children to be able to recognise the importance of Maths in the wider world and be able to use their mathematical skills and knowledge confidently in their lives in a range of different contexts.
We ensure that our curriculum is accessible for all children and will allow children to experience success in the subject, with a clear understanding. To achieve this, we teach for a secure and deep understanding of mathematical concepts through manageable steps. We use mistakes and misconceptions as an essential part of learning and provide challenge through rich and sophisticated problems. Children will spend time becoming true masters of the content of their year groups curriculum, applying and being creative with their new knowledge in a range of ways.
We teach the National Curriculum, supported by Teaching for Mastery using White Rose and Power Maths schemes. We have recently implemented the Mastering Number Programme to develop solid number sense, including fluency and flexibility with number facts.
Parent's Maths Workshop Information
Thank you for the questions asked at the meeting. Below are the answers for your reference...
How can parents ensure they are using similar approaches at home?
The concrete, pictorial and abstract strategies taught and used in class are outlined in our Calculation Policy. These include representations that your child will be familiar with.
How can you teach logic/lateral based thinking?
At the very heart of Power Maths is small step progression. Breaking something down into steps allows each part of the process to be made clear, repeating a step is definitely encouraged to ensure that there are no misconceptions.
For example, in this problem using the 2 times table, children have to go through two separate stages to arrive at the answer. They need to know what happens to the number 3 when it is multiplied by 2. Once they have this answer stage 1 is complete, they can then use this answer to put back in the machine. Without slowly going through each stage carefully misconceptions will occur.
If you have any questions or just need something clarified, please approach your class teacher. The use of vocabulary and stem sentences is hugely important and ever evolving.
Thank you for your continued efforts in supporting children to have a love for maths and increased confidence. It makes such a huge difference.
Power Maths: Power Maths is a whole-class mastery programme designed to spark curiosity and help nurture confidence in maths.
Furze has bought into School Jam and has been using this parental engagement app featuring fun, easy-to-use maths activities to support parents with their children’s learning. Perfect for home learning. Fully aligned to our Power Maths lessons and White Rose Maths Planning. All children have their own logins. Contact the class teacher if you need this again.
Please see Maths Policy Guidance below:
