Maths

We recognise that Mathematics is a critical area of skill and knowledge that impacts on the quality and value of the lives we lead. At Sapperton we:

Promote enjoyment through practical activity, exploration and discussion;

Develop confidence and competence with numbers and the number system;

Develop the ability to solve problems through decision-making and reasoning in a range of contexts;

Develop a practical understanding in the ways in which information is gathered and presented;

Explore features of shape and space, and developing measuring skills in a range of contexts;

Help children understand the important of mathematics in everyday life.

Our Christian vision is embedded thoroughly in our school life and the learning that is contained therein. In mathematics, we nuture children’s faith in themselves, each other and in the curriculum we deliver, and inspire success through carefully planned and assessed mathematical concepts matched to the national curriculum expectations from EYFS to Year 6.

 Pupils are encouraged to take responsibility for their learning and to become the best version of themselves by approaching it with resilience and positivity. The teaching of mathematics supports the social and emotional development of our children through the way we expect them to work with each other, think independently and think critically. We use these transferable skills across many other areas of our curriculum. Children develop oracy skills through discussion over concepts and we prioritise the acquisition of new voabulary. We teach mathematics with the aim of children being able to articulate what being a mathematician involves: spotting patterns, solving problems, using what they already know, finding efficient methods and working systematically.

We build knowledge and skills through an engaging and inclusive curriculum; finding ways to make the learning stick and using real life examples to make the mathematics meaningful. The engaging curriculum is achieved through carefully planned and sequenced lessons, based on small steps for particular year groups, which are adapted and developed to support pupils with SEND. We have high expectations for all and foster a belief that, with well-planned adaptations to our teaching, (such as the use of manipulatives or adult support) our inclusive curriculum allows for all children to be successful in their learning. The mastery approach enables us to do this successfully.

Our curriculum aims for all children to:

become fluent in the fundamentals of mathematics. This will allow children time to practise the skills increasing their conceptual understanding. It gives children time to be secure in a skill and their understanding so they can recall it instantly and apply the knowledge rapidly and accurately.

reason mathematics by using mathematical language and understanding of concepts that can be justified with proof, generalised or relationships explained.

solve problems by applying the mathematics they already know with increasing complexity, breaking down problems into a series of simpler steps and persevering with finding solutions.