Why do we learn maths?
Mathematics provides students with knowledge and skills to be effective problem solvers and logical thinkers. It is evident all around us, in the creation of the remarkable structures and buildings, that maths provides a foundation for understanding the world. Learning mathematics is key within everyday life, from making personal financial decisions, to making decisions within the world of business.
Our approach
At Ark Tindal, we believe in getting the basics right first by spending enough time to explore, understand and become fluent with foundational ideas before moving on to more complex ideas.
We have adopted the Maths Mastery curriculum, which we currently follow from Reception to Year 6. The Maths Mastery curriculum is cumulative – meaning that mathematical concepts that are taught earlier in curriculum are later revisited in the context of a new area of mathematics.
This gives pupils the opportunity to ‘master maths’ by using previous learning throughout the school year, allowing them to develop mathematical fluency and conceptual understanding through building important connections and developing an appreciation for the delicate, interwoven nature of the subject of mathematics.
Early years - Maths
Pupils develop key mathematical skills such as counting through songs, games and activities using concrete and pictorial representations. These early mathematical experiences are then rehearsed and applied to their own learning during exploration.
Reception - Maths
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Early Mathematical Experiences Pattern and Early Number Numbers within 6 |
Addition and Subtraction within 6 Measures Shape and Sorting |
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Numbers within 10 Calendar and Time Addition and Subtraction within 10 Grouping and Sharing |
Number Patterns within 15 Doubling and Halving Shape and Pattern |
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Securing Addition and Subtraction Facts Facts Number Patterns within 20 Number Patterns beyond 20 |
Money Measures Exploration of Patterns within Number |
Year 1 - Maths
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Numbers to 10 Addition and subtraction within 10 Shape and patterns |
Numbers to 20 Addition and subtraction within 20 |
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Time Exploring calculation strategies within 20 Numbers to 50 Addition and subtraction within 20 |
Fractions Measures: Length and mass |
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Numbers 50 to 100 and beyond Addition and subtraction |
Money Multiplication and division Measures: Capacity and volume |
Year 2 - Maths
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Number within 100 Addition and subtraction of 2-digit numbers Addition and subtraction word problems |
Measures Graphs Multiplication and division: 2, 5 and 10 |
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Time Fractions Addition and subtraction of 2-digit numbers |
Money Faces, shapes and patterns; lines and turns |
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Numbers within 1000 Measures: Capacity and volume Measures: Mass |
Exploring calculation strategies Multiplication and division |
Year 3 - Maths
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Number sense and calculation strategies Place Value |
Graphs Addition and subtraction Length and perimeter |
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Multiplication and division Deriving multiplication and division facts |
Time Fractions |
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Angles and Shape Measures |
Securing multiplication and division Exploring calculation strategies and place value |
Year 4 - Maths
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Reasoning with 4-digit numbers Addition and subtraction |
Multiplication and division Interpreting and presenting data |
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Securing multiplication facts Fractions |
Time Decimals Area and perimeter |
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Solving measure and money problems Shape and symmetry |
Position and direction Reasoning with patterns and sequences Shape |
Year 5 - Maths
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Reasoning with large whole numbers Problem solving with integer addition and subtraction |
Line graphs and timetables Multiplication and division Perimeter and area |
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Fractions and decimals Angles |
Fractions, decimals and percentages Transformations |
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Converting units of measure Calculating with whole numbers and decimals
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2D and 3D shapes Volume Problem Solving |
Year 6 - Maths
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Integers and decimals Multiplication and division Calculation problems |
Fractions Missing angles and lengths |
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Coordinates and shape Fractions |
Decimals and measures Percentages and statistics Proportion problems |
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Transition work |
Transition work |