Mathematics
At Fairway Primary School, we have adopted the ‘maths mastery’ teaching style to help every child become a successful mathematician. We encourage the children to understand each mathematical concept they encounter, so that skills and knowledge are embedded and consolidated in ability-boosting building blocks. This approach gives all our pupils, across the attainment spectrum, growing competence in handling mathematical data and problems. Maths mastery is achieved through the use of concrete resources and visual aids; using mathematical terminology consistently throughout the school; tackling the same concepts from different angles and adapted to different learning styles, and aiming for depth of understanding over breadth of coverage.
Aims
Through the teaching of mathematics, we aim to ensure that all children will:
- Enjoy the subject and study it with confidence and a sense of achievement;
- Achieve a high standard of arithmetic skills and a range of other mathematical skills;
- Apply these skills with confidence and understanding to problem solving activities;
- Develop the language of mathematics and the ability to express ideas fluently;
- Develop initiative – children should be encouraged to use both standard methods and alternative ways of calculating;
- Be able to use mathematics in real-life situations – developing and creating a sound knowledge of mathematics that will help them in their future adult lives.
Objectives
At Fairway School our objectives are to:
- Teach mathematics in an interesting and exciting way;
- Follow the new mathematics curriculum guidance for the early years foundation stage;
- Implement the new mathematics curriculum for both key stages 1 and 2;
- To provide children with the confidence and skills to further their own understanding of mathematics;
- To allow children to learn basic mathematical skills through using concrete objects;
- To encourage parents to be involved in their child’s learning and understanding of mathematics at home.
Curriculum Content
Fairway School have devised a robust medium term plan for each year group using a variety of resources from the best mathematics schemes available. From this, teachers are able to plan succinct lessons, personalising learning in each of the areas of Maths which includes: Number, Measure, Geometry and Statistics. In every lesson children are encouraged to relate their learning to real life problem solving. The curriculum enables daily practice of mental Maths skills.