The Grove Primary School

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: