Intent
We aim to deliver our curriculum through 3 key drivers which underpin our children’s learning.
Aspiration – We have high expectations for all pupils and set challenging, thought- provoking problems. This allows them to deepen their understanding of how mathematics is encompassed in the world in which they live.
Citizenship – Our children are encouraged to see the mathematics that surrounds them every day. We recognise that mathematics is essential to everyday life, critical to science, technology and engineering and necessary for most forms of employment.
Equality – Whole class teaching rather than setting by ability benefits all types of learners, especially children with SEND. This is because in group work all children are exposed to multiple methods and thinking. Pupils are encouraged to collaborate and build confidence and a widening understanding of varying representations.
Intent of our school values linked to our maths curriculum
Ambition – To strive to be the best mathematicians that they can be. For children to know that the mathematical skills they develop at Lakey Lane will help them succeed in the future.
Self-belief – To not be afraid to have a go and try out their ideas and methods when problem solving. Knowing that having maths can be solved in a variety of ways and having the confidence to apply their knowledge and skills and not be afraid to learn from their mistakes.
Community – Through a varied curriculum, children learn about the context of maths in all areas of life. They know how to use their maths skills in everyday situations such as paying for items in a shop, budgeting their money, telling the time in order to be punctual in life and how they can use their knowledge to help others in their community with everyday maths,
Respect – To understand to be respectful when children are showing their methods used for answering problems.
Curiosity – To have a curious mind when it comes to problem solving. To be confident to look at a problem in different ways and be able to articulate their reasoning behind their chosen strategies.
Kindness – To be understanding and mindful when working to solve mathematical problems in collaboration with others. To listen to other and take the time to hear differing solutions and explanations to their own.
Implementation
Our curriculum (linked to the 2014 National Curriculum) helps children to expand their mathematical understanding through exploration, problem solving, discussion and practical experience.
A key aspect of teaching throughout the school involves the use of practical apparatus to promote understanding of mathematical processes and ideas. Carefully planned activities encourage children to work mentally, observe patterns, make predictions and discuss relationships. Mathematics skills are also used in other subjects such as science.
Our curriculum is carefully planned and sequenced so that new knowledge and skills build on what has been taught previously. Our calculation policy ensures that the appropriate methods are taught and developed in each year group, whilst understanding that sometimes children find their own efficient methods along the way.
At Lakey Lane mathematics is taught daily to introduce, consolidate and strengthen either new or previously taught concepts. Teachers plan for and address misconceptions to ensure that all pupils are developing their mathematical understanding. Every lesson begins with an exploration task. Children solve real life problems, selecting resources or previously taught methods to support them.
Teachers then explicitly model direct teaching of a new skill. This is followed by guided practice before children independently practice the skill.
Impact
How will we know our intent has been fulfilled?
▪ By the time pupils leave Lakey Lane, most pupils are fluent in the fundamentals of mathematics and can independently apply their knowledge to a range of increasingly complex problems.
▪ Our maths workbooks demonstrate a range of activities showing evidence of fluency, reasoning and problem solving.
▪ Through discussion and feedback, pupils talk enthusiastically about their maths lessons.
▪ Mathematical concepts and skills are mastered and our pupils can demonstrate them in multiple ways.