Maths

At West Tytherley CE Primary, we believe that mathematics is best learnt through the children having a deep, conceptual understanding of a range of mathematical ideas. We challenge the children to make rich connections across distinct mathematical domains and to use their strong factual and procedural knowledge to help solve problems.

We believe it is important for children to not only be able to find the answers to problems but to also be able to explain the reasoning behind their lines of enquiry using accurate mathematical vocabulary. By celebrating learning and through engaging challenges, we inspire the children to increase their fluency in maths and to become increasingly sophisticated problem solvers, both in maths and across the curriculum.

Children will develop and build upon their understanding in:

Knowing and using numbers
Using fractions and decimals
Using measures
Addition and subtraction
Understanding the properties of shape
Using statistics
Multiplication and division
Describing position, direction and movement
Using algebra

We will be teaching the children the following essential characteristics of mathematics whilst at West Tytherley CE Primary:

An understanding of the important concepts and an ability to make connections within mathematics
A broad range of skills in using and applying mathematics
Fluent knowledge and recall of number facts and the number system
The ability to show initiative in solving problems in a wide range of contexts, including new or unusual
The ability to think independently and to persevere when faced with challenges
To embrace the value of learning from mistakes and false starts
The ability to reason, generalise and make sense of solutions
Fluency in performing written and mental calculations and mathematical techniques
A wide range of mathematical vocabulary
A commitment to and passion for the subject

If you would like to find out more information about the current National Curriculum for maths, you can access the full curriculum here.