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Maths (ID 1023)

 

At St. George's, we are a mastery maths school. Mastering maths means all pupils acquiring a deep, long-term, secure and adaptable understanding of the subject. The phrase 'teaching for mastery' describes the components of practice within the classroom and school organisation being combined to give pupils the best chances of mastering maths. Children who achieve mastery acquire a solid understanding of the maths that has been taught in order to move on to more advanced materials and concepts. 

Mastering Number in Key Stage 1

This project aims to secure firm foundations in the development of good number sense for all children from Reception through to Year 1 and Year 2. The aim over time is that children will leave KS1 with fluency in calculation and a confidence and flexibility with number. Attention will be given to key knowledge and understanding needed in Reception classes, and progression through KS1 to support success in the future.

Mastering Number in Key Stage 2

Knowledge of multiplication and division and its applications forms the single most important aspect of the KS2 curriculum, and is the gateway to success at secondary school. This project enables pupils in Years 4 and 5 to develop fluency in multiplication and division facts, and a confidence and flexibility with number that exemplifies good number sense.

Being a mathematician at St George's is an entitlement and means:

Mastering concepts using a concrete, pictorial, abstract (CPA) journey then using these structures and representations to simplify mathematics. 

Having an understanding of mathematics, our children should understand the key mathematical concepts and vocabulary. They should be able to explain their learning and make connections between the different elements of mathematics. They should see their learning as building blocks of understanding. 

Being fluent in the fundamentals of mathematics through varied practice, they can work quickly and efficiently to recall facts and procedures to think strategically and solve problems. Children will be taught fluency strategies through mastering number and times tables sessions. 

Reasoning mathematically by following a line of enquiry, conjecturing, working systematically, and making generalised statements. 

Problem solving by annotating problems, identifying what we already know, recognising connections with other areas of maths and combining facts and methods to seek solutions. 

Being mathematical thinkers who can communicate, justify, argue and prove, using mathematical language. 

Developing patience and perseverance, children should become skilled at problem solving through opportunities to break down problems into a series of simpler steps and the ability to persevere when seeking solutions. Must learn that being good at maths does not mean they have to be quick!

Vocabulary should be taught. Children will use a frayer model to explore the mathematical concept. Vocabulary flash cards should be made in collaboration with the children. 

 We will teach our children to describe mathematics as:

EYFS and KS1 - understanding numbers and patterns and how they help us make sense of the world around us.

Years 3 and 4 - mastering our understanding of number and patterns through calculation and concepts. 

Years 5 and 6 - applying our understanding of number and patterns through calculation and mathematical ideas. 

Curriculum Overviews

Below are the curriculum overviews for each year group. The overviews have been designed by staff at St George's and are reviewed annually. 

Number sense and fluency:  This section will ensure that our children understand the structures and patterns to help them learn and master their key number facts.  This might include number bonds, multiplication tables, division facts etc.

Mastering key mathematical concepts:  This is the central focus of the school's planning.  Children will be taught age related concepts on key concepts including place value, calculation, statistics, angles, perimeter, properties of shapes etc.

Additional information, including our Maths Curriculum Statement, can be found below.

 

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