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MATHS INTENT STATEMENT

Mathematics is everywhere; we are all mathematicians. Maths isn't simply a subject that remains in the classroom, but a way of thinking - the foundations of problem-solving upon which we build throughout life.

At Scotts, we believe that confident mathematicians are not simply able to answer questions but are able to ask them, too. We encourage our children to persevere and to work as a team, reminding them that resilience is a skill that will be called upon throughout life - where better to develop this than with maths?

We understand the small-steps children need to take in order to make links between knowledge and then apply it with fluency. We are now using Mastering Number in our Reception, Year 1 and Year 2 classes and use White Rose Maths as a planning tool in key stages one and two.

In maths, children rehearse the following skills:

Concrete, pictorial and related abstract tasks are used so children are able to master key concepts.  

Arithmetic - carefully planned variation within tasks helps to draw out explicit patterns and increase automaticity.    

Problem solving and reasoning tasks build upon procedural fluency and provide children with opportunities to explore and investigate.

Understanding how maths plays a vital role in everyday life and enables our children to apply their knowledge and skills to 'real-life' scenarios with confidence and ease.

Calculation policies

Addition & Subtraction

Multiplication & Division

Examples of work