Mathematics

Maths Learning Pathway at St John's

At our school, we follow the White Rose Mathematics framework. Inspired and informed by robust, world-class research and global maths experts, the approach aims to help all pupils master mathematics by providing engaging and inspiring learning opportunities.

A mathematical concept or skill has been mastered when a pupil can represent it in multiple ways, has the mathematical language to communicate related ideas and can independently apply the concept to new problems in unfamiliar contexts.

Mastery is a long-term goal achieved through exploration, clarification, practice and application over time. At each stage of learning, pupils are encouraged to develop a deep, conceptual understanding of the topic that they build on as they move up through the school. Pupils will explore links with the wider world, equipping them with skills for life.

It is our belief that all pupils can become mathematicians. By outlining high expectations that emphasise the value of mathematics education, pupils are encouraged to employ our school value of ‘courage’ in order to build confidence and resilience. This, alongside a positive teacher mindset which nurtures a love of learning and perseverance, enables everyone to flourish.

Our teachers plan sequences of learning based on the White Rose plans which give the opportunity for pupils to stay together and work through new content as a whole group. The curriculum is broken down into small, manageable steps in order to help pupils understand concepts better. Working from these plans ensure that our lessons:

have number at their heart. A large proportion of time is spent reinforcing number to build competency.
support the ideal of depth before breadth
keep pupils working together as a whole group
provide plenty of opportunities for reasoning and problem solving elements
provide challenging opportunities

Mathematics is a highly interconnected subject often with lots of possible paths to reach an answer; Being able to open these opportunities up to our pupils mirrors our community ethos: ‘…there is one body, but it has many parts. But all its many parts make up one body.’

Please find below the long term plans for each year group outlining the blocks covered throughout the year.

White Rose Maths Hub - Yearly Overview Sheets for Years 1 to 6

Mathematics Curriculum Map

Autumn

Spring

Summer

Reception

Counting sets 0-10

Recognising 0-10

2D shapes

Language of size, weight and length

Counting and recognising numbers 0-10

Finding the total of 2 groups

1 more and less up to 10

3D shapes

Ordering items by length, height, weight, capacity

Counting sets 0-20

Recognising 0-20

Begin to double, halve and share

Positional language

Year 1

Place Value 0-10

Addition

Geometry and 2D shape

Place value 0-20

Addition and subtraction within 20

Place value within 50

Multiples of 2, 5 and 10 to be included

Length and height

Weight and volume

Multiplication and division

Number – Fractions

Position and Direction

Place value within 100

Money and Time

Year 2

Place value

Addition and subtraction

Money

Multiplication

Division

Statistics

Shape

Fractions

Length and height

Position and direction

Time

Mass, capacity and temperature

Year 3

Place value

Addition and subtraction

Multiplication and division

Money

Statistics

Length and perimeter

Fractions

Time

Properties of shape

Mass and capacity

Year 4

Place value

Addition and subtraction

Length and perimeter

Multiplication and division

Area

Fractions

Decimals

Money

Time

Statistics

Properties of shape

Position and Direction

Year 5

Place value

Addition and subtraction

Statistics

Length and perimeter

Multiplication and division

Fractions

Decimals

Percentages

Decimals

Shape

Position and direction

Measures

Year 6

Place value

Addition and subtraction

Multiplication and division

Fractions

Position and direction

Decimals

Percentages

Algebra

Converting units of measure

Perimeter, area and volume

Ratio

Problem solving

Statistics

Investigations

Geometry

Calculations

Please see the overview document for an explanation of how our calculation progression policy works. Take a look at the four documents which cover each of the four calculations: addition, subtraction, multiplication and division.

Expectations for Times Tables at St John's

Expectations for times tables
Year 1	Count in multiples of 2, 5 and 10. Recall and use all doubles to 10 and corresponding halves. Recall and use multiplication facts for the 10 multiplication table.
Year 2	Recall and use multiplication and division facts for the 2, 5, 10 and 4 multiplication tables, including recognising odd and even numbers.
Year 3	Recall and use multiplication and division facts for the 3, 6 and 9 multiplication facts.
Year 4	Recall and use multiplication and division facts for the 7, 8, 11 and 12 multiplication tables. (Revision of all multiplication tables facts up to 12x12).
Year 5	Revision of all multiplication tables and division facts up to 12 x 12.
Year 6	Revision of all multiplication tables and division facts up to 12 x 12.

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