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Millom Infant School
Every child a learner, we all learn together
Mathematics
At Millom Infant School we design and deliver a Maths curriculum to support our pupils in gaining increasing mathematical skills and build confidence. We ensure that our pupils have access to teaching and a curriculum that supports them in becoming fluent in Mathematics, enabling them to make connections and reason mathematically.
Mathematics teaches us how to make sense of the world around us through developing a child’s ability to calculate, reason and to solve problems. It enables children to understand and appreciate relationships and patterns both in number and space. We promote mathematics so that pupils can confidently apply their understanding and reasoning beyond the classroom.
At Millom Infant School, we work collaboratively with the NNW Maths Hub to develop a culture that supports children’s curiosity, thinking and problem solving, resilience through appropriate activities. Our staff know our children well, and use small steps learning to build upon what children already know, using manipulatives and representations to develop understanding.
We encourage children to clearly articulate their reasoning processes, using the correct vocabulary to share their understanding and enabling them to develop deeper learning.
We have developed an environment where children feel safe to experiment with their mathematical learning and make mistakes, using these misconceptions as a discussion point in which we can build upon.
Our Aims:
The National Curriculum for Mathematics aims to ensure that all pupils:
· Become fluent in the basic skills of mathematics, including through varied and frequent practice with increasingly complex problems over time, so that pupils develop understanding of the different mathematical concepts and the ability to remember and apply knowledge rapidly and accurately.
· Reason mathematically by following a line of enquiry, exploring 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.
Early Years:
Our pupils in Reception will follow the curriculum as set out in Early Years Foundation Stage curriculum. Our EYFS children develop firm mathematical foundations in a way that is engaging, and appropriate for their age. We plan and deliver maths dependent on our cohort's interests and abilities, delivering adult led sessions planned carefully using White Rose and Mastering Number. We use the small steps way of learning to build upon what the children already know, using manipulatives and representations to develop understanding.
We also integrate maths into different activities throughout the day – for example, at registration and snack time – to familiarise children with maths language and make the most of the school day. On top of this, we believe that the use of stories and songs/rhymes can be a powerful tool for engaging children with maths concepts. We also use games to support children in developing a firm understanding of numbers.
Key Stage 1:
The main focus of mathematics teaching in Key Stage 1 is to ensure that pupils develop confidence and mental fluency with whole numbers, counting and place value. This will involve working with numerals, words and the four operations (+, -, x and ÷), including working with practical resources.
At this stage, pupils should develop their ability to recognise, describe, draw, compare and sort different shapes and use the related vocabulary. Our teaching will also involve using a range of measures to describe and compare different quantities such as length, mass, capacity/volume, time and money.
By the end of year 2, pupils should know the number bonds to 20 and be precise in using and understanding place value.
Pupils should read and spell mathematical vocabulary, at a level consistent with their increasing word reading and spelling knowledge at Key Stage 1.