Indian Queens Primary School & Nursery

Maths

At Indian Queens School, the teaching and learning of mathematics is a high priority as we recognise it as an essential skill for life. Children get off to a flying start in our nursery setting with maths embedded into daily routines and the learning environment. Continuous provision is structured and supported with purposeful resources and learning is carefully sequenced to provide firm foundations before progressing into Reception.

The mathematics curriculum in Early Years delivers a balance between child initiated and teacher directed activities. Children access mathematics provision within both the indoor and outdoor areas. This enables children to develop interests around mathematics during child-initiated play.

Matching mathematical representations when tidying resources embeds understanding of number.

Vocabulary and understanding are developed through talk during continuous provision.

Enjoying learning is important for developing deep understanding and engagement with mathematical concepts.

Our children are taught through a mastery curriculum, covering the three main areas of the National Curriculum:

Fluency
Reasoning
Problem Solving

We ensure that all of our children develop a deep and sustainable understanding of mathematical concepts through a maths curriculum which promotes a rich understanding of mathematical concepts taught in small steps in a systematic way. The planning of maths across the school follows the White Rose Maths curriculum overview.

Following the introduction of the Mathematical Guidance for Key Stage One and Two, we have adapted the long term plans to ensure that children are prepared and ready to progress in their mathematical understanding for their appropriate age and year group.

We are part of the Developing Teaching for Mastery programme through the Cornwall and West Devon Maths hub and have access to a Mastery Specialist and SLE as part of the Aspire Trust.

Overviews

Our mastery curriculum is designed to allow children to develop a deep understanding of mathematics, building on prior learning. Children have opportunities to revisit prior learning and develop their understanding of the relationships within and structure of mathematics.

The long term overviews are planned for each year group, though these may be adapted if required to ensure that children have a better understanding of each concept.

Nursery and Reception Long Term Planning.pdf

Year 1 and 2 long term plan 2024-25.pdf

Year 3 and 4 - Long Term Plan 2024-25 maths.pdf

Year 5 and 6 maths long term plan 2024-25.pdf

Using concrete resources and images support the transition to formal written methods of calculation.

Drawing and images are a fundamental part of forming mathematical understanding.

A familiar layout and process helps children approach new challenges with confidence.

Using concrete resources helps build understanding of the processes involved in calculation.

Calculation Policy

The school calculation policy demonstrates the way in which mathematics is taught across the school so that children gain a deeper understanding of the subject. The policy is in line with the White Rose schemes of work to ensure consistent imagery and resource use throughout the school.