Mathematics at St Teresa’s RC Primary School
 

Intent

At St Teresa’s RC Primary School, our intent is for all pupils to become confident, fluent and resilient mathematicians who can reason clearly, solve problems and apply their mathematical knowledge across the curriculum and in everyday life. We aim for pupils to develop a deep, secure understanding of mathematical concepts, build fluency in number facts and calculation, reason mathematically using precise language and representations, solve problems with confidence and perseverance, and make connections between different areas of mathematics. Our mathematics curriculum is inclusive and ambitious, ensuring that all pupils, including those with SEND and those learning English as an additional language, can access and succeed in mathematics.
 

Implementation

Mathematics is taught daily and follows the sequence and structure of the White Rose Maths schemes of learning from Year 1 to Year 6, alongside the requirements of the 2014 National Curriculum. Learning is carefully sequenced so that new concepts build securely on prior knowledge, with ideas broken down into small, connected steps to allow pupils to develop depth of understanding before moving on. Teaching is underpinned by a mastery approach, with high expectations for all pupils, the use of concrete, pictorial and abstract representations, careful questioning to develop reasoning and mathematical talk, varied practice to secure fluency, and structured problem-solving to deepen thinking. Key number facts, including number bonds and multiplication tables, are prioritised and revisited regularly, with opportunities for pupils to practise and apply these skills both in school and at home. Teachers use ongoing assessment to adapt teaching, provide timely support and challenge, and ensure all pupils make progress.
 

Impact

As a result of our mathematics curriculum, pupils develop secure mathematical understanding and fluency, reason clearly and explain their thinking using accurate mathematical language, and approach problem-solving with confidence and resilience. Gaps in understanding are identified and addressed promptly, and outcomes in mathematics improve over time for all groups of pupils. By the time pupils leave St Teresa’s, they are well prepared for the next stage of their education as confident mathematicians who can apply their skills, think logically and tackle new challenges with assurance.

White Rose Maths

At St. Teresa's, we follow the order of learning laid out in the White Rose schemes of learning for Years One to Six. 

White Rose maths is a program that is influenced, inspired and informed by the work of leading maths researchers and practitioners across the world. It is rooted in the idea that children should move forward together in terms of the mathematical concepts they learn in school and spend a greater amount of time mastering each one.

In order to progress well in mathematics, it is essential that children have a good grounding in counting at an early age, learn number facts at school and at home (including 'number bonds' and times tables) and have opportunities to practise newly learned skills. We subscribe to a number of online services that can help your child to do this, for example MyMaths.