Maths Statement of Intent

At Prospect Hill Junior School, we want children to explore, question, trial, spot patterns, generalise and solve problems in Maths. We follow the guidance from the White Rose Hub and provide with weekly opportunities to develop mathematical skills, new age- appropriate knowledge and time to apply their skills to reason and solve mathematical problems. By using real life contexts, this helps children to develop skills they can use in their everyday lives. It gives Maths meaning. It makes maths more fun! We encourage the use of mathematical skills in all areas of the curriculum to reinforce the importance of maths in all aspects of life and learning.

Through the implementation of our maths curriculum, we aim:

• To develop arithmetic skills appropriate to the child’s stage of learning
• To build on skills learnt, by extending knowledge of mathematical operations throughout the key stage
• To encourage the children to talk confidently about maths and use their knowledge to reason about a variety of mathematical ideas and concepts
• To develop the children’s knowledge of shape and space and instil the skill to manipulate shape correctly using the intended vocabulary
• To provide children with the skills and understanding to create and interpret a range of data graphs and charts
• To allow the children the opportunity to develop a range of problem solving skills to apply to a range of different problems
• To promote resilience when tackling challenging problems so that additional problem solving and correction can be developed

White Rose Maths

At Prospect Hill Junior School, we base our pedagogy around the guidance from the White Rose Maths Curriculum. White Rose Primary Maths resources are designed to instil a deeper understanding of mathematical concepts using a full range of fun, inspiring classroom activities. As a school we are committed to using the White Rose Maths curriculum and sequencing to inform teaching and learning, as this approach helps students to develop a deep understanding of mathematical concepts by moving from concrete representations (such as objects) to pictorial representations (such as diagrams) to abstract representations (such as symbols and equations).

Concrete-Pictorial-Abstract

At Prospect Hill Junior School, we recognise the importance of using concrete apparatus whenever we introduce a new concept to the children. It is vital that children are able to be able to explore these concepts through the use of manipulatives. This approach is applied to support depth of understanding across calculations and mathematical concepts. Children then build upon this by using pictorial representations to be able to reason and solve problems. Once they are firmly secure with the pictorial method, children can move on to formal written methods using the abstract form. In this way we endeavour to give children a firm mathematical foundation from which to build. Daily maths lessons include fluency, reasoning and problem solving.

Times Table Rockstars

At Prospect Hill Junior School, we use Times Table Rockstars to develop and support children’s understanding of times tables and increase their multiplication and division fact speed and accuracy through engaging, individualised practice, with the goal of enabling them to achieve fluency.

Whole School Times Table Progression

Assessment and Recording

Each term, Years 3-6 will undertake Testbase assessments. The results of the test allow for teachers to identify gaps within children’s knowledge to further inform planning. Summative judgements of children's attainment will combine test scores, evidence in books from maths lessons and teacher judgements.