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Maths
Maths
At St Bede's, we aim to ensure that all children develop a deep understanding of mathematics. In doing so, we endeavour to develop enquiring minds and encourage pupils to become confident, successful and resilient mathematicians when solving problems and reasoning in real-life context. We want all pupils to discover the power and enjoyment of Mathematics and develop a natural sense of curiosity about the subject. Our curriculum is designed to meet the aims of the National Curriculum by ensuring that all children develop their fluency, reasoning and problem-solving skills by using a wide range of resources that meet the needs of individual pupils and offer challenge for all.
Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS)
Within EYFS teachers plan and deliver high quality maths lessons with a focus on core number skills. Teachers also guide the children and plan opportunities that allow them to experience and learn for themselves. The children have a wide range of structured play resources available to them throughout the year and they are supported by adults to use the appropriate mathematical language.
Key Stage 1 (KS1) & Key Stage 2 (KS2)
In KS1 (Years 1 and 2) and KS2 (Years 3 to 6) the focus of Maths is to ensure that the children develop confidence and mental fluency with number. Throughout school, we follow White Rose which supports children in developing their number understanding, verbalise their understanding and solve a range of problems. Our staff may also supplement with additional resources to support learning throughout the school. Over the course of a year, the children will use a range different manipulative and representations to help them achieve age related expectations. In addition, the children in all classes complete additional shorter maths sessions which focus on arithmetic skills including times tables and number facts.
By the end of Year 4, children should have memorised all facts from the multiplication facts and be able to show precision and fluency in their work.
Children Year 2-Year 6 also have access to TT Rockstars to help them secure and practice their growing times table knowledge.
