Maths
In Maths at Totley All Saints, we strive for all pupils to see themselves as mathematicians, and to develop enjoyment and resilience. We promote maths as a creative and powerful tool that allows all pupils to think independently in different ways. We endeavour to show pupils how logical mathematical thinking can be applied to many other areas of their life. By finding connections, they can learn to reason, solve problems and assess risk. We provide all pupils with a high-quality mathematics education, to be used as a foundation for understanding the world. We want pupils to grow a love and appreciation for maths, and an instilled sense of curiosity about the subject.
Our aspirational curriculum reflects the Christian ethos and aims of the school. This means that our curriculum provides the building blocks to develop the necessary knowledge and skills, whilst also promoting British Values, SMSC, healthy lifestyles and mental wellbeing, as well as excellent behaviour and attitudes. Maths at Totley All Saints is taught using a Mastery approach, in-line with National Curriculum expectations. We aim to give pupils a long-term, secure and flexible understanding of mathematical concepts. Our long-term plan for maths follows a blocked curriculum organised into small steps, which ensures a deep understanding of what has been taught. Maths teaching is structured around the Mastery Five Big Ideas of:
- Coherence
- Representation and Structure
- Mathematical Thinking
- Fluency
- Variation
Daily arithmetic sessions enable pupils to practise fact fluency and procedural precision, and are taught in addition to the main maths lesson. Regular retrieval activities are carefully selected to review prior learning, in order to help pupils know and remember more. They are encouraged to discuss their learning and explain their reasoning, but to also value accuracy, helping them to become confident and competent mathematicians.
We promote learning that is talk-rich, where pupils are taught and expected to use the correct vocabulary. Stem sentences are used to support the use of this vocabulary and to help pupils to structure their discussions. Concrete resources are an integral part of our maths teaching and learning. Our concrete-pictorial-abstract approach is detailed further in our calculation booklets for each year group. All teaching is adapted to suit pupils' individual needs and scaffolded to ensure that every child has the opportunity for success.
Calculation Booklets
Parent Workshops
Multiplication Tables Check Year 4
