Maths

Mathematics introduces children to the concepts, skills and thinking strategies that are essential in everyday life whilst supporting learning across the curriculum. Children learn to make sense of the numbers, patterns and shapes they see in the world around them, offering ways of handling data in an increasingly digital world. This makes a crucial contribution to their development as successful learners. 

Children delight in using mathematics to solve a problem, especially when it leads them to an unexpected discovery or new connections. As their confidence grows, they use logical reasoning, suggest solutions and try out different approaches to problems. 

Mathematics offers children a powerful way of communicating. They learn to explore and explain their ideas using symbols, diagrams as well as spoken and written language. They begin to discover how mathematics has developed over time and contributes to our economy, society and culture. 

Studying mathematics stimulates curiosity, fosters creativity and equips children with the skills they need in life beyond school.