Maths Curriculum Journey

Intent 

At Oakwood Junior School, we have designed our Maths curriculum with the intent that our children will become, resilient, independent, confident and fluent mathematicians. They will develop the skills that they can apply to situations beyond their classroom and within their daily lives.

We will deliver a curriculum that:

Allows the children to become life long learners.

• Allows the children to learn new skills year on year and build on these skills as they progress through school

• Inspires learning through excellent teaching practices that build on prior learning and allow for repetition and progression of skills that build upon high starting points

• Builds on their high starting points and is aspirational throughout school

• Is inclusive and scaffolds learnings so that all our children can access learning

• Encourages our children to be self-motivated, independent and resilient by being fluent in the basic skills and developing skills that allow them to make mistakes and learn from them.

• Challenges the children to become excellent mathematicians that are fluent, accurate and confident when applying their skills to a range of contexts

Implementation

The maths curriculum is led and overseen by the curriculum lead who will lead a regular programme of monitoring, evaluation and review and the celebration of good practice. The curriculum incorporates the statutory requirements of the National Curriculum 2014.

The teaching, learning and sequencing of the curriculum follows:

• A spiral curriculum approach which has been implemented to ensure coverage, repetition and progression in all subject areas.

• An overview that groups objectives per term to allow for the sequencing of prior learning and the fluent development of new skills, which are repeated within the year and year on year.

• Children are taught units of work that are broken down into objectives that are skills based and developed with extensions to allow for challenge.

• Lessons will develop long term memory by allowing for repetition of learning within the year and year on year.

• Teachers have the opportunity to use the outdoor spaces and are encouraged to use them where appropriate

• Times tables is taught discretely in all year groups with a particular focus in years three and four to ensure the children have met the curriculum objectives by the end of Year Four.

• Times table Rock Stars is taught daily in every class.

• Arithmetic is taught within maths lessons and discretely to ensure children are becoming more fluent with their basic maths skills.

In addition:

• Staff receive development to ensure that they are skilled and confident in the teaching of maths.

• Maths is assessed using the whole school feedback policy and lessons are adapted daily to meet and personalise learning needs.

• Low stakes testing of each subject will allow for long term memory development and secure understanding of skills.

Impact 

• The maths curriculum design ensures that the needs of individual and small groups of children can be met within the environment of high quality first wave teaching, supported by targeted, proven interventions where appropriate.

• In this way it can be seen to impact in a very positive way on children’s outcomes at the end of each year group, with a higher percentage of children achieving the greater depth standard.

• Enjoyment of the maths curriculum promotes achievement, confidence and good behaviour.

• The children will become resilient and accept when things don’t go right. They will have the skills to correct mistakes.

• The children will become fluent in all basic skills, including times tables and apply and reason these skills to a range of contexts.

• Children leave the school ready for the next phase of learning and will have the skills to apply their learning to a wide range of problems in real life.

• Children will have the maths skills to solve problems beyond their classroom environment.

• Children will be enthusiastic about maths and their own mathematical understanding journey.

At our school, we are dedicated to providing a comprehensive and engaging mathematics education. We focus on developing students' problem-solving skills, logical reasoning, and numerical fluency. Our curriculum is designed to connect mathematical concepts to real-life situations, making learning relevant and meaningful. We use a variety of teaching methods, including hands-on activities, interactive technology, and collaborative group work, to cater to different learning styles. Regular assessments and feedback help us track progress and tailor our instruction to meet individual needs. Our goal is to foster a positive attitude towards mathematics and to equip students with the skills they need for future success.

We proudly use Power Maths as our scheme, embracing the mastery approach to ensure every student builds a deep and lasting understanding of mathematical concepts. Our bi-weekly maths assemblies are a highlight, designed to foster a genuine love for maths through engaging and fun games. These assemblies not only make learning enjoyable but also create a sense of community and excitement around maths.

We place a strong emphasis on developing number skills, recognizing their fundamental importance in all areas of maths. To support our students' learning, we utilize fantastic tools like Times Tables Rock Stars (TTRS) and Freckle Maths. These resources are instrumental in making maths practice both effective and enjoyable.

Our approach is all about inspiring confidence and enthusiasm in our students. By making maths accessible and fun, we aim to ignite a passion for learning that will stay with them for life. Together, we are building a strong mathematical foundation, one that empowers our students to tackle challenges with confidence and curiosity. Let's continue to inspire and nurture a love for maths in every child!