Mathematics at Weyford Nursery & Primary School
At Weyford Nursery and Primary School we endeavour to provide our children with a wide range of learning opportunities, in order for our children to learn through a rich and progressive curriculum. We believe that Mathematics teaches us how to make sense of the world around us through developing a child's ability to calculate fluently, to reason and to solve problems. Within our school we want to help children to understand and appreciate the pattern in both number and space in their everyday lives, both in and outside of school. We encourage the children to develop these key and fundamental skills through their growing knowledge and understanding of the world. We want children to learn to appreciate the contribution made by many people to the development of Mathematics in our ever growing society.
The National Curriculum for primary mathematics has three aims that should at the heart of how we interpret the content of the curriculum.
Conceptual understanding and fluency
To develop children's skills through enhancing their factual, conceptual and procedural knowledge, we allow them to deepen their mathematical understanding and be able to apply what they know to help them to solve problems.
The progression and development of mental calculations and efficiency in strategies will provide children with the skills which will allow them to communicate and present their findings effectively using appropriate mathematical language.
At Weyford Nursery and Primary School, Mathematics is integral to all aspects of life and it is with this in mind that we endeavour to ensure that children develop self-confidence in their ability to approach a range of mathematical problems.
By providing opportunities to apply their mathematical skills in different contexts and across a range of subject areas, children will be able to work systematically to organise information, find patterns and ultimately solutions through independent and collaborative learning.
Teaching of Mathematics follows the National Curriculum and reflects changes introduced in 2014 for Key Stages 1 and 2 and the Curriculum for EYFS.
In the EYFS, children’s achievements are on-going and are assessed against the Early Learning Goals. Levels are no longer used to assess children and instead teachers in KS1 and KS2 will make judgements about the children’s mathematics in relation to age related expectations as set out in the National Curriculum. Assessment for learning is well established throughout the school and the use of questioning, observation and marking will continue to be key parts of formative assessment. Statutory assessments take place at the end of Year 2 and Year 6.
Monitoring & Reporting
Mathematics is led by Mrs Telford and supported by the Mathematics team, which comprises of teachers from both Key Stages. The Mathematics manager works with the governor who has specific responsibility for mathematics and reports on the priorities and progress in mathematics across the school. Regular subject updates are made to the Governing body and SLT throughout the year.