Maths
“It is not knowledge, but the act of learning, not possession but the act of getting there, which grants the greatest enjoyment.” Carl Friedrich Gauss
At St Andrew’s and our partner school, Potters Gate, we believe that every child is a mathematician. We want our children to be fluent and confident in applying their mathematical skills to day-to-day life.
All pupils have daily interactive maths lessons incorporating regular outdoor learning which strive to:
- Give our children a well-rounded mathematical curriculum based on the 5 elements of mastery – coherence, fluency, problem solving & reasoning, mathematical language and variation.
- Apply maths to everyday scenarios, enabling children to actively problem solve and reason using equipment and apply their prior learning before moving onto their independent tasks.
- Model mathematical language for the children to apply to their own discussions and challenges.
- Prioritise fluency in number bonds and times tables to equip the children with the fundamental skills required for their learning.
Calculation Policy - 2023-24 About Maths Mastery Exemplars of work
AT st andrew's, WE PROMOTE OUR CORE VALUES THROUGHOUT OUR MATHS LEARNING:
Resilience
Our children understand that making mistakes is part of the learning process and have resources available to them to support their learning.
Justice
We strive to make maths a pleasurable and enjoyable experience for all children, developing mathematical understanding and reasoning which empower them to play an active and fulfilling role in society.
Fellowship
We create opportunities for both independent and collaborative work. Children show honesty, kindness, integrity, and respect, enabling them to learn together.
Trust
Our schools work hard to ensure a trusting and comfortable environment where no child is afraid to contribute or get a wrong answer.
