Mathematics is important in everyday life. Many forms of employment, science and technology, medicine, the economy and public decision making, in many different cultures, have contributed to the development and application of mathematics ...... and it can stimulate moments of wonder when a pupil solves a problem for the first time.                                                                                                                        Therefore …

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INTENT

…It is our intent that, by the time they leave Wilkinson Primary School, all our learners will: aspire to view mathematics as essential to everyday life, have a positive attitude towards the subject and to be successful in reasoning mathematically and solving complex problems, enjoying the subject, and making a good start in becoming fluent users of mathematics. 

 

At Wilkinson Primary School our Mathematics Curriculum is designed with the intent that whilst studying the children will develop:

•             A positive attitude to mathematics as an interesting and valuable subject.

•             An ability to think clearly and logically in mathematics with confidence, independence of thought and flexibility of mind.

•             An understanding of mathematics through a process of enquiry and experiment.

•             Persistence through a sustained piece of work, working both co-operatively, collaboratively and independently.

•             Confidence in mathematics which will allow children to express ideas fluently, talk about the subject using the language of mathematics.

•             An appreciation of when a task should be done quickly in one’s head and when it is reasonable to resort to pencil and paper or equipment.

•             An understanding of the importance of mathematics in everyday life.

•             An enthusiasm and enjoyment for maths and awareness that maths is fun!

 

Curriculum Design and Development

Researching and developing the most recent thinking in mathematics is seen as key to the improvement of the subject at our school. Mathematics at Wilkinson is taught following the White Rose Maths scheme, supplemented by an early years programme called Ten Town, which is designed to improve number recognition and formation from the foundation stage onwards.  Our work is designed to support a Mastery approach to teaching and learning with number at its heart.  Teachers plan for a curriculum that stays within the ideal of depth before breadth whilst ensuring that children stay together as a group when moving through the scheme.  Plenty of opportunities are provided for reasoning and problem solving elements to be planned into the curriculum.  We believe that when children are introduced to a new concept then they should have the ability to build competency by taking the CPA (Concrete, Pictorial, Abstract) approach to learning.