Trinity Croft C of E Primary Academy

Mathematics is a creative and highly interconnected discipline that has been developed over centuries, providing the solution to some of history’s most intriguing problems. It is essential to everyday life, critical to science, technology and engineering, and necessary for financial literacy and most forms of employment. A high-quality mathematics education therefore provides a foundation for understanding the world, the ability to reason mathematically, an appreciation of the beauty and power of mathematics, and a sense of enjoyment and curiosity about the subject.

We believe that our maths curriculum needs to ensure that all children know and remember more. Our curriculum is based on mastery principles where pupils acquire a deep, long term, secure and flexible understanding of maths. Our long term plan is based on a blocked curriculum to ensure children develop a strong understanding of the maths that has been taught so that they are able to move on to more advanced material. Underpinning this is planned spaced retrieval which consists of ‘Can I still?’ activities and deliberate practice. Using our Long Term Plan will ensure this is not left to chance. Sessions will include generative activities such as brain downloads, multi-choice questions, quizzes, summarising, mapping, drawing, imagining, explaining thinking, teaching others and enacting.

We encourage the use of the concrete, pictorial and visual approach and develop a knowledge of mathematical concepts as well as emphasise mental calculation and the use of correct mathematical vocabulary including Stem Sentences.

Maths Vocabulary - EYFS - Year 6

Maths Vocabulary .pdf

Maths in EYFS

Maths in EYFS Guidance.pdf

Calculation Policy

Addition and Subtraction Calculation Policy.pdf

Multiplication and Division Calculation Policy.pdf

Key Instant Recall Facts

Key instant recall facts.pdf

Each year group has a set of key instant recall facts to learn each half term. These are facts which, once children are able to fluently recall, will help in many areas of mathematics.

Reflex

For children to practise addition, subtraction, multiplication and division fluency.

Times Table Rockstars

For children to practise times tables and gain fluency.

Numbots

For children to consolidate number bonds knowledge

Active Learning

To access Maths games

Maths Bot - Online Manipulatives

If your child would benefit from some mathematical equipment to help them with their maths learning, this website provides a good alternative to the real thing.

National Curriculum