Maths is a universal language, spoken throughout the world. At South Milford Primary School, our aim is for all children to think mathematically, enabling them to reason, solve problems and make connections in a range of contexts.  We develop independent, resilient learners who have a deep understanding of the subject through a concrete, pictorial and abstract approach. This ensures pupils fully understand what they are learning.

Our Curriculum

Our curriculum aims to develop a positive and resilient attitude towards mathematics and an awareness of how mathematics affects our everyday life. We aim to ensure that all pupils become fluent in the fundamentals of mathematics through placing number at the heart of our curriculum.

In school, we follow the national curriculum and use White Rose Maths Schemes of Work as a guide to support teachers with their planning, supplemented by further materials from the National Centre for Excellence in Teaching Mathematics (NCETM). A calculation policy is used within school to ensure a consistent approach to teaching Mathematics over time. Numbots (in KS1) and Times Table Rockstars (in KS2) are used to build fluency through instant recall, and children use this effectively at home. A range of manipulatives are always available for the children to use, to support their understanding of the learning. This supports the concrete, pictorial and abstract approach which underpins our teaching of the curriculum. Using the feedback policy, children are given opportunities to reflect upon their learning and make alterations and corrections where necessary.

Maths you can touch and see (Concrete – Pictorial – Abstract learning)