Maths

Subject vision

We recognise maths as a fundamental subject that has a profound influence on success in life. We aim to instil a love for mathematics and nurture a spirit of curiosity to understand how maths can describe our diverse world. Guided by our values of curiosity, ambition, and resilience, our mathematics curriculum is crafted with the understanding that these principles are central to each student's development.

We want our children to be observant of maths in real-world contexts, which not only captivates but also resonates with all pupils. Rooted in the principles of mastery, we aim to empower students with a resilient, versatile mathematical outlook. This is done by embedding concepts and empowering pupils with specific mathematical vocabulary to lay a resilient foundation for every child’s future.

How do children learn Maths at Goose Green?

We follow a curriculum based on the development of reasoning skills and concepts, prioritising the use of manipulatives to provide concrete examples of enquiry, relationships, and mathematical proof. This gives pupils hands-on experience of processes and steps, leading to a deeper understanding of mathematical concepts. Once grasped, pupils then move to represent maths pictorially and in a variety of ways before finally describing them with abstract representations. To achieve this, we use a blended, small steps, sequenced curriculum based on the White Rose scheme of learning and NCETM principles, along with ready-to-progress criteria.

We recognise that it is important to return to number and calculation skills to embed long-term learning, including mastery of times tables. To accomplish this, we use Times Table Rock Stars to inspire children to learn their times tables accurately, fluently, and at speed in a fun and dynamic way both at school and at home. To return to concepts, lessons begin with a ‘flashback’ to prior learning, which enables pupils to practice and embed fluency and concepts.

How do we know what children have learned?

• Questioning 
• Pupil Learning Reviews
• Learning walks
• Quizzing and retrieval practice
• Immediate feedback and marking
• Progress in books matches the curriculum intent
• Summative and Formative Assessment
• Internal and external moderation