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Maths Curriculum

Intent

At Holy Trinity CE Primary School, we aim to develop confident, resilient and enthusiastic mathematicians who have the knowledge, skills and understanding to use mathematics successfully in school and in everyday life.

We use the Oak National Academy Maths curriculum as the foundation for our teaching. It provides a carefully sequenced and ambitious curriculum, aligned with the National Curriculum, which enables children to build their mathematical knowledge and understanding over time.

Our curriculum focusses on the three key aims of mathematics:

• Fluency – developing secure knowledge of number facts, methods and mathematical vocabulary.
• Reasoning – explaining mathematical thinking, making connections, identifying patterns and justifying answers.
• Problem-solving – applying mathematical knowledge and skills to a range of problems and real-life situations.

We want children to understand why mathematical methods work, rather than simply learning procedures. We therefore place importance on developing secure conceptual understanding and giving children the confidence to explain and justify their thinking.

We have high expectations for all children and recognise that they learn and develop at different rates and stages. Our curriculum is designed to provide appropriate support and challenge so that every child can make progress and experience success in mathematics.

Implementation

Oak provides the structure and progression for our Maths curriculum. Teachers use the Oak sequence and resources as the foundation for planning and teaching, adapting lessons to meet the needs of their pupils.

Lessons provide opportunities for children to:

• Learn new mathematical concepts through clear modelling.
• Use practical resources and visual representations to develop understanding.
• Develop fluency through purposeful practice.
• Explain and discuss their mathematical thinking.
• Reason and justify their answers.
• Apply their knowledge to problem-solving activities.
• Revisit and consolidate previous learning.

Teachers continually assess children's understanding during lessons. This enables misconceptions to be identified and addressed quickly, while ensuring that children receive appropriate support or challenge.

Key mathematical concepts are revisited regularly so that children can strengthen their understanding, make connections between different areas of mathematics and retain important knowledge.

We also provide opportunities for children to apply mathematics in meaningful, real-life contexts, helping them to understand the importance and relevance of mathematics beyond the classroom.

Impact

Our Maths curriculum enables children to develop secure mathematical knowledge, confidence and independence as they progress through the school.

We expect our children to become increasingly fluent in mathematical methods and vocabulary, while developing the ability to reason, explain their thinking and solve problems with increasing independence.

Children are encouraged to persevere when faced with challenges and to understand that mistakes are a valuable part of the learning process. We want them to develop a positive attitude towards mathematics and the confidence to tackle unfamiliar problems.

Through regular assessment and monitoring, teachers identify what children know, understand and can do, and use this information to inform future teaching and address gaps in learning.

By the end of their time at Holy Trinity CE Primary School, we aim for children to have developed a strong mathematical foundation, a positive attitude towards Maths and the confidence to apply their knowledge and skills in their future learning and everyday life.

Together, we make a difference.