Mathematics

Intent

At The Dassett we teach our children to develop a deep and secure understanding of key mathematical concepts, based on the National Curriculum and Mathematics guidance. This is done through a focus on fluency, reasoning and problem solving. At each stage, pupils learn key facts through mastering number and the White Rose Maths scheme of work, which they then apply to mental and written calculation and problem solving.  

Implementation

Mastering Number

This programme focuses on the key knowledge and understanding from Reception through to Key Stage 2.  The structure of the programme is based around four short sessions each week, aimed at developing children’s fluency and flexibility with number. 

This programme aims to secure firm foundations in the development of good number sense for all children from Reception through to Key Stage 2. The aim over time is that children will leave with fluency in calculation and a confidence and flexibility with number.

White Rose Maths  

We follow the White Rose Maths mixed age long term and medium-term plans to deliver the Maths curriculum.  This Scheme of Learning provides a framework and small-step progressions, in accordance with National Curriculum expectations.  It is underpinned by the principles of a Mastery curriculum, which recognises that children’s chances are maximised if they develop deep and lasting understanding of mathematical procedures and concepts.   It is taught through a series of blocks containing carefully sequenced objectives in order that children’s understanding will develop gradually, with opportunities to retrieve prior learning through a Flashback 4 in Key Stage 1 and 2.  
 Pupils are guided through new learning by their teacher, with an emphasis on mathematical oracy, encouraging use of questioning to unpick the structures of maths and deepen links and understanding in learning. Children will have opportunity to practise their skills independently and through reasoning and problem solving.

Impact

At the Dassett, by the end of Key Stage 2 children will:

• Be fluent in written methods for addition, subtraction, multiplication (including long multiplication) and division.
• Work confidently with fractions, decimals and percentages.
• Solve problems that require logical reasoning, sometimes involving multiple steps.
• Understand and use basic algebra to express relationships and solve simple equations.
• Move between different representations of numbers, algebraic expressions and graphs.
• Understand complex properties of 2D and 3D shapes and use precise vocabulary to describe them.
• Handle data confidently (e.g., interpret tables, charts and simple statistics).