Numeracy Co-Ordinator: Mr Sutherland

National curriculum in England: mathematics programmes of study

At Fairburn View Primary we recognise the importance of Mathematics, and how it equips pupils with a uniquely powerful set of tools to understand and change the world. Mathematics is important in everyday life. With this in mind, we endeavour to ensure that our pupils develop a positive and enthusiastic attitude towards mathematics, that we hope will stay with them for life.

We aim to provide a high-quality mathematics education through a

mastery approach, enabling pupils to:

▪ Become fluent in the fundamentals of mathematics, through varied and frequent practice with increasing levels of challenge, so that pupils develop conceptual understanding and the ability to recall and apply knowledge rapidly and accurately.
▪ Reason mathematically by following a line of enquiry, conjecturing relationships, and generalisations, and developing an argument, justification or proof using mathematical language.
▪ Can solve problems by applying their mathematics to a variety of routine and non-routine problems with increasing sophistication, including breaking down problems into a series of simpler steps and persevering in seeking solutions.

(National Curriculum 2014)

At Fairburn View, we endeavour to achieve these aims alongside our own school ethos and values.

At Fairburn View, we use WhiteRose Mathematics from EYFS through to Year 6, we follow their long-term plans and schemes of learning, adapting these to meet the needs of our children. Pupils study mathematics daily, covering a broad and balanced mathematical curriculum. Alongside daily maths sessions, additional fluency sessions are taught, these focus on arithmetic and retrieval practise, with the aim to develop procedural and declarative knowledge. We use a range of textbooks, worksheets, practical lessons, and online resources throughout the school to ensure the curriculum is catered to our children’s learning needs. Additionally, within our practical maths sessions, work is focused around concrete and pictorial resources and group discussion. For these sessions, progress is recorded in books, as well as on SeeSaw.
Due to the interconnected nature of mathematics, we aim to teach it in a cross-curricular manner, where appropriate, as well as to discretely teach the practical application of mathematical skills, through ‘tricky maths problems’. We focus not only on the mathematical methods, but also on oracy to broaden and deepen understanding.
We are committed to ensuring that pupils achieve mastery in the key concepts of mathematics, for them make progress and avoid gaps in understanding that could create barriers to future learning. We have an emphasis on investigation, problem solving, talk and mathematical thinking.
During lessons, when groupings are done, they are done according to AFL strategies. This ensures that pupils of all abilities can be challenged and supported. Lessons may be adapted by outcome, support (peer or adult) or through scaffolding. Teachers plan together in teams, and then individually, to ensure the needs of the child in their class are met.
Classes across school from Year 3 are involved in TTRockStars tournaments between schools, across year groups and within classes. This is to help promote fluency with times tables facts and to encourage a love and appreciation for mathematics.
Children across school are supported by the use of concrete and pictorial resources in order to support and enhance their learning.

▪ A reflection on standards achieved against the planned outcomes, this is supported by the WhiteRose ready to progress steps.
▪ Termly assessments are carried out using White Rose end of term assessments, which comprise of an arithmetic and reasoning papers. Grades are initially calculated using standardised thresholds. However, ultimately teacher assessment is used to give final grades. Additionally, Year 2 and Year 6 use past SATs papers, when appropriate, to supplement these tests, and to aid in the children’s SATs preparation.

▪ Pupil discussions about their learning.
▪ Formative assessments are carried out daily in line with AFL strategies.

We will enhance children’s cultural capital by using money, telling the time, knowledge of shapes and the use of four-functions. Using real-life problems is an excellent way to show pupils the importance of their maths knowledge.

 

Whole School Curriculum Map

We follow the small steps and long-term planning set out by WhiteRose Maths, which are updated and available on their website.
https://whiteroseeducation.com

 

‘We Can and We Will’

 

Fluency

Range of Activities

Mastery

Varied Fluency and Pictorial Resources

                                                           

 

Following the last KS2 statutory assessment (2023), the attainment at Fairburn View remains strong with 68% of pupils achieving the expected standard and 12% achieving greater depth in Maths. This shows excellent positive progress for our pupils within school. The previous statutory assessment in KS2 (2019)  was the highest in the cluster of primary schools, with 82% of pupils achieving the expected standard.