Mathematics

The 2014 National Curriculum for Maths aims to ensure that all children:

• become fluent in the fundamentals of Mathematics

• are able to reason mathematically

• can solve problems by applying their Mathematics

At Christ the King, these skills are embedded within Maths lessons and developed consistently over time. We want all children to enjoy Mathematics and to experience success in the subject, with the ability to reason mathematically. We are committed to developing children’s curiosity about the subject, as well as an appreciation of the beauty and power of Mathematics.

Our curriculum follows the Nationally acclaimed 'White Rose Maths' curriculum.  Despite our mixed age-group classes, we recognise that the knowledge, skills and understanding in maths is progressive and therefore we have adopted a single-form approach to teaching maths.  This means that all pupils are taught within their chronological age-group with appropriately adapted learning to ensure that gaps in learning are addressed whilst still enabling progress.

Skills and mathematical knowledge is constantly rehearsed and revisited through timestable booklets and 'flashbacks' so that children become fluent in their application. Every Maths lesson starts with a retrieval activity where children rehearse fundamental mathematical skills they have learned before. This constant revisiting and practicing of skills allows our children to consolidate learning and make progress.

Calculation Policies

We have included our Calculation Policies below to help you as your support your child's learning at home. The way we teach calculation strategies may well be different to your own experience - we hope these documents are of use and clarify the way these key skills are taught at Christ the King.