INTENT

We believe that Mathematics is essential for life and helps children to Enjoy, Include and Achieve. Through our maths curriculum, we aim to develop confident, fluent and resilient mathematicians who can apply their learning to a wide range of real-life and problem-solving contexts.

Our curriculum is designed to ensure that all children develop a deep understanding of number, calculation and mathematical concepts. Pupils are encouraged to explore patterns, make connections and explain their reasoning clearly.

We aim for all pupils to:

• Enjoy exploring mathematics and developing problem-solving skills.
• Include everyone by ensuring all children can access and succeed in maths.
• Achieve by developing fluency, reasoning and problem-solving skills.

IMPLEMENTATION

Mathematics is taught through a carefully sequenced curriculum using the White Rose Maths scheme, ensuring clear progression in knowledge, skills and vocabulary from Reception to Year 4.

Pupils are taught to:

• Develop fluency in number facts and calculations.
• Reason mathematically by explaining, justifying and proving their thinking.
• Solve problems using a range of strategies and representations.

Lessons follow a concrete, pictorial and abstract approach, allowing children to build secure understanding before moving into more abstract concepts. Manipulatives and visual models are used to support all learners.

Teaching is inclusive and adaptive, ensuring all pupils are supported and challenged appropriately. Mathematical talk is a key feature of lessons, helping children to articulate their thinking and deepen understanding.

IMPACT

By the end of Year 4, pupils have developed strong mathematical fluency, confidence and problem-solving skills. They can apply their knowledge across a range of contexts, explain their reasoning clearly and use mathematical vocabulary accurately.

Pupils leave The Queen Anne with a secure foundation in mathematics, a positive attitude towards the subject and the confidence to tackle mathematical challenges in the next stage of their education.