Maths
Intent
In Key Stage 1, our aim is to ensure that all children have the best foundation in mathematics. We provide a challenging, relevant and enjoyable mathematics curriculum for every child using the ‘Herts Essential Maths Scheme’ as a framework. Mathematical language is developed and children are encouraged to give explanations of their reasoning. A variety of methods are used to assess and develop children’s long term understanding. Children are given weekly mathematics homework. At the end of the Key Stage children will be assessed against the Teacher Assessment Framework. At the heart of planning lies the focus that children will understand the value of mathematics in everyday situations.
In Key Stage 2, Mathematics is both challenging and enjoyable. We aim to provide children with a range of activities that will deepen their critical thinking. In order to achieve this, teaching and learning is centred on the development of key skills: fluency, reasoning and problem solving. Mathematical fluency allows our children to apply a specific skill to different contexts in order to solve a problem. In developing the skill of reasoning, children are challenged to develop strategies and speak about methods used for solving a problem. In problem solving, we encourage our children to tackle challenging activities giving them the appropriate time and space to offer ideas and make mistakes through trial and improvement as they explore the different routes to a solution. We use the Herts Plus scheme and assess children through End of Key Stage Tests and Teacher Assessments.
Maths in St Anthony’s
Mastery in Maths
Maths Vocabulary
Herts Long Term Planning
Progression of Skills and Knowledge in Maths
Assessment
Formative and summative assessments are carried out in mathematics throughout the year to inform staff of progress. They take place in the following ways:
- Reported – SATs at the end of Year 6.
- Summative Assessment- Each term the children complete end of term assessments (From Herts Essential Maths) in Arithmetic and Reasoning
- Formative/ongoing assessments: Children are assessed in their lessons as outlined in our marking policy.
- Arbor tracking is used termly to track children’s attainment and progress.
Suggested Websites
National Curriculum- Programme of Study
White Rose 1 Minute Maths- Suggested App for KS1
Maths in Nursery and Reception
‘Maths is everywhere’, this is phrase we use often in Reception. Within our maths lessons we have been learning to use the part whole method and tens frame to help us with our counting. Throughout our play, we use maths always, from creating repeated patterns, weighing and thinking about capacity.
Maths in Key Stage One
Year 2 have been using a range of resources such as tens frames and place value counters to help us add 2 digit numbers.
Maths in Lower Key Stage 2
Year 3 and 4 took part in ‘Times Tables Day’. Throughout the morning, each group spent time with an adult and focused on one particular multiplication table. There were various activities including singing, snakes and ladders style games, Hit the Button and even popcorn maths! Everyone had a brilliant time and enjoyed learning in different styles with children from across all classes.
Year 4 have been using a speaking frame and various resources to support their work with multiplication.
