Mathematics
Mathematics at The Grove
At The Grove Primary School, we believe that Mathematics is essential for everyday life and that a high-quality Mathematics education provides the foundation for understanding the world around us as well as equipping each child with fundamental skills for their future.
Our teaching of Mathematics follows the National Curriculum and reflects changes introduced in 2014 for Key Stages 1 and 2 and the Curriculum for EYFS. The National Curriculum for primary Mathematics has three aims that are at the heart of how we interpret the content of the curriculum:
- Conceptual understanding
In developing children's skills through enhancing their factual, conceptual and procedural knowledge, we allow them to deepen their mathematical understanding and be able to apply what they know to help them to solve problems.
- Mathematical reasoning
The progression and development of mental calculations and efficiency in strategies will provide children with the skills which will allow them to communicate and present their findings effectively using appropriate mathematical language.
- Problem solving
At The Grove Primary School we endeavour to ensure that children develop self-confidence in their ability to approach a range of mathematical problems. Our Mathematics teaching is based on the White Rose Maths Scheme which offers a mastery approach towards learning; by providing opportunities for all children to apply their mathematical skills in different contexts and across a range of subject areas, children are able to work systematically to organise information, find patterns and ultimately solutions through independent and collaborative learning.
Children’s attainment is assessed against age-related expectations for their year group. Details of the objectives for each year group can be found here:
Calculation Policy
We follow the White Rose Maths progression in calculations scheme. Details of this can be found here:
Times Tables
A secure and thorough knowledge of times tables is crucial to all aspects of calculation and Mathematical understanding. We have created our own bespoke times tables scheme which takes each of our children on a ‘Journey Through Time’ as they work their way through the different levels. Children are tested individually at regular intervals, and the tests ensure that each times table is known thoroughly, including related division facts. Parents are kept informed of their child’s progress and provided with resources to help them to practise for the following test. Each level passed is celebrated with a special certificate and an acknowledgement in assembly.
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Dinosaurs |
Counting up and back in 2,5,10 |
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Pre-historic |
2x, 5x and 10x |
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Romans |
2x 5x 10x division facts |
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Saxons |
3x, 4x and 6x |
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Vikings |
3x, 4x and 6x division facts |
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Normans |
7x, 8x, 9x |
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Tudors |
7x, 8x, 9x division facts |
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Stuarts |
X11, x12 plus division facts |
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Georgians |
Grid: multiples of 10, 100 and 1000 and decimals |
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Victorians |
Fractions |
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Modern Britain |
Percentages and mixed FDP |
Maths Matters
As part of their weekly home learning tasks, children are given information and basic activities to work through which will directly prepare them for the following week’s work. This information is introduced to them in a timetabled ‘Maths Matters’ session; it helps them to recall key facts and knowledge that will have a positive impact on their learning during the following lessons.
Online activities
Children in KS2 have individual membership of the Mathletics website (http://uk.mathletics.com) which is a very effective tool in reinforcing and extending their understanding of Mathematical concepts. In addition, all children are encouraged to use online games and activities to enhance their learning. The following portals can be used to access a range of different challenges and games: