Maths | Shakespeare Infant School

Maths

The new National Curriculum aims to ensure the all pupils;

become fluent in the fundamentals of maths- through varied and frequent practise with increasingly complex problems over time, so that pupils develop conceptual understanding and the ability to recall and apply knowledge rapidly and accurately
reason mathematically by following a line of enquiry, conjecturing relationships and generalisations, and developing an argument, justification or proof using mathematical language
can solve problems by applying their mathematics to variety of routine and non-routine problems with increasing sophistication, including breaking down problems into a simpler steps and persevering in seeking solutions

At Shakespeare Infant School we use a mastery approach to teaching mathematics so that all children develop a deep understanding of the mathematics they are learning.

We believe;

All pupils are capable of understanding and doing mathematics, given sufficient time. With good teaching, appropriate resources, effort and a ‘can do’ attitude all children can achieve in and enjoy mathematics.
All children need access to the key ideas and building blocks in mathematics
Our children’s mathematical learning should be built on solid foundations which should not need to be re-taught.
It is important to keep each year group working together on the same topic, providing time for children to master the curriculum and offering opportunities for pupils to develop deeper understanding rather than moving onto different content.
Mastery is not just being able to memorise facts it also involves knowing ‘why’,’ how’ and ‘that’.

What does Mastery mean?

We believe when a child has mastered a mathematical idea then they will be able to;

Describe in their own words
Represent it in different ways
Explain it to someone else
Make up some of their own examples
See connections with other facts and ideas
Recognise it in new situations
Make use of it in different ways

In year 1 and 2 the children follow the 2014 National curriculum and by the end of teach year they will cover the following objectives;

Year 1 Objectives

Year 2 Key Objectives