Our Values: Ambition, Compassion and Resilience
Our Vision: Let Your Light Shine - Matthew 5:16
Mathematics
Mathematics Intent
At St Barnabas Primary School we are determined that every pupil will have the ability to use and understand numbers and to problem solve, using a variety of strategies. Our children will learn through a seamless journey beginning in EYFS, developing through Key Stage 1 and on progressing to the end of Key Stage 2. They will demonstrate this throughout their time at school:
- By demonstrating fluency in the fundamentals of mathematics through frequent, varied practice with increasingly complex problems. This will support pupils in developing confidence, independence and enjoyment within mathematics.
- Through solving problems with increasing sophistication, helping to build resiliencewhen seeking solutions, and also allowing our pupils opportunities to collaborate with others to further develop their use of mathematical language and reasoning skills.
We aim to provide an engaging learning environment whereby pupils are motivated to apply their mathematics across the breadth of the subject and beyond, regularly making links to real life situations and experiences where mathematics is used to solve problems so pupils have context for their learning. We do not see background, needs or abilities as insurmountable barriers to learning. We want our children to have no limits to what their ambitions are and grow up with the skills to be statisticians, engineers, architects and mathematicians. Our approach enables children to be numerate, creative, independent, inquisitive, enquiring and confident. Children should not be afraid to make mistakes and should fully embrace the fact that mistakes are part of learning! We believe that all of our children can ‘Let their Light Shine’ with their mathematics knowledge and skills.
Our Maths curriculum has been structured so that our children develop their arithmetic*, reasoning *and problem solving* skills and knowledge (in line with National Curriculum milestones) by building upon prior learning. We want our children to build upon previous knowledge, year upon year, so that they have a foundation for their continued school life and life beyond school.
Maths Scheme of Learning
Year 4 Multiplication Check
The multiplication tables check (MTC) became statutory for primary schools in the 2021/22 academic year.
The purpose of the MTC is to determine whether pupils can recall their times tables fluently, which is essential for future success in mathematics. It is designed to help schools to identify pupils who have not yet mastered their times tables, so that additional support can be provided in upper Key Stage 2.
The document below outlines how the test works, how the information is used and how you can support pupils at home to ensure success.
Download: Year 4 Multiplication Tables check 2023
MASTERING NUMBER AT RECEPTION AND KS1
Supporting pupils to develop good number sense
This project aims to secure firm foundations in the development of good number sense for all children from Reception through to Year 1 and Year 2. The aim over time is that children will leave KS1 with fluency in calculation and a confidence and flexibility with number. Attention will be given to key knowledge and understanding needed in Reception classes, and progression through KS1 to support success in the future. At St Barnabas our Reception and KS1 children will engage in a Mastering Number session daily along with their daily maths lesson to support their fluency with number and ensure the foundations of good number sense are secure.
The key objectives of the programme are
- For pupils to develop and demonstrate good number sense
- For pupils to develop firm mathematical foundations
- For pupils to develop fluency in calculation
- For pupils to use appropriate manipulatives to support their understanding of mathematical structures
