Subject statement of intent:
To provide a foundation for understanding the world, the ability to reason mathematically, an appreciation of the beauty and power of mathematics, and a sense of enjoyment and curiosity about the subject
Maths at Hockley Primary School
Our aims and objectives are:
Present Mathematics as a challenging, exciting and creative subject in order to promote positive and confident attitudes towards learning.
To deliver a mastery curriculum where children can develop and apply their reasoning skills to solve a variety of problems.
Promote enjoyment and enthusiasm for Mathematics by getting children to use and apply maths in different contexts, providing opportunities for exploration and discussion, and encouraging them to take part in a range of practical activities.
Develop mathematical understanding through the teaching of appropriate learning objectives, including skills, knowledge and a quick recall of basic facts.
Provide opportunities for children to develop the ability to express themselves fluently, using correct mathematical language and vocabulary.
Develop children’s ability to be flexible, creative, accurate and to use their initiative and systematic logical thinking.
Encourage the effective use of maths as a tool in a wide range of activities within school and in everyday life.
Involve parents and carers in their child’s learning.
Statutory Requirements Mathematics is a core subject in the National Curriculum and we use the National Numeracy Strategy as the basis for implementing the statutory requirements of the programme of study for Mathematics. We carry out the curriculum planning in Mathematics in line with the structures and recommendations outlined in the Renewed Primary Framework for Mathematics (2013). Within the framework Mathematics is divided into the following strands of learning:
Number- number and place value Number- addition and subtraction Number- multiplication and division Number- fractions (including decimals and percentages) Measurement Geometry- properties of shape Geometry- position and direction Statistics.
Early Years Foundation Stage Learning undertaken within the Foundation Stage is guided by the requirements and recommendations set out in the Early Years Foundation Stage document. We give all children ample opportunity to develop their understanding of Mathematics and we aim to do this through varied activities that allow them to use, enjoy, explore, practise and talk confidently about different aspects of Mathematics