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:
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.
Mathematics Curriculum Map
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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
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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 |
Multiplication and division Money Statistics Length and perimeter Fractions |
Fractions Time Properties of shape Mass and capacity |
Year 4 |
Place value Addition and subtraction Length and perimeter Multiplication and division |
Multiplication and division Area Fractions Decimals |
Decimals Money Time Statistics Properties of shape Position and Direction |
Year 5 |
Place value Addition and subtraction Statistics Length and perimeter Multiplication and division |
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 click the link below to see our calculation progression policy. Take a look at this helpful diagram to see how we teach mathematical calculations through the school.
Expectations for Times Tables at St John's
Expectations for times tables |
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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. |