Maths Curriculum

Intent Statement

Subject Leader: Miss A Rogers

Intent

At Houghton Regis Primary School, we are committed to fostering a love for Mathematics and ensuring that all pupils develop a deep and meaningful understanding of mathematical concepts. We use Power Maths (White Rose edition) to deliver a mathematics curriculum that is designed to:

Promote a Growth Mindset: We encourage resilience in problem-solving and the belief that all pupils can succeed in Mathematics through effort and persistence.
Ensure Coverage and Progression: Our curriculum is delivered through a well-structured framework that aligns with the National Curriculum, ensuring that we cover key mathematical areas such as number, geometry, measurement, and statistics.
Develop Fluency, Reasoning, and Problem-Solving: We aim to equip pupils with the ability to recall mathematical facts and apply them to real-life situations, fostering both fluency and the skills to reason mathematically.
Cultivate Cultural Relevance: We place emphasis on the application of Mathematics in various cultural contexts, ensuring all learners can see the relevance of their learning to their everyday lives and diverse backgrounds.

Implementation

To realise our intent, we implement a robust and inclusive Mathematics teaching model that encompasses:

High-Quality Teaching: Our lessons are carefully planned and adapted to cater for the varied needs and abilities of pupils. All staff receive ongoing professional development to stay up-to-date of best practices in Maths teaching. This includes introducing new strategies such as Mastering Number in Early Years and Key Stage One to ensure that children are given the time to develop their number fluency that they can they apply to different aspects of the mathematics curriculum.
Engaging Resources: A range of manipulatives, digital tools (TTRockstars and Numbots) and real-life contexts are incorporated into lessons to ensure mathematical concepts are accessible and engaging. Pupils have the opportunity to explore and visualise their understanding through the concrete, pictorial and abstract model. This allows children to apply their mathematic learning to real life situations.
Collaborative Learning: We foster an environment that encourages collaboration and discussion, enabling pupils to articulate their mathematical thinking and learn from one another.
Regular Assessment and Feedback: Ongoing formative assessment practices are embedded to track pupil progress and inform instructional adjustments. Feedback is specific, constructive, and aimed at guiding learners towards self-improvement.
Cross-Curricular Links: Mathematics is linked to other subjects, enhancing pupils’ ability to transfer skills across the curriculum, such as using mathematical reasoning in science investigations or applying measurements in design technology.

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