Mathematics at Woodhall

The National Curriculum for mathematics intends to ensure that all pupils:

1. Become fluent in the fundamentals of mathematics, including through varied and frequent practice with increasingly complex problems over time, so that pupils develop conceptual understanding and the ability to recall and apply knowledge rapidly and accurately;
2. Reason mathematically by following a line of enquiry, conjecturing relationships and generalisations, and developing an argument, justification or proof using mathematical language;
3. Solve problems by applying their mathematics to a variety of routine and non-routine problems with increasing sophistication, including breaking down problems into a series of simpler steps and persevering in seeking solutions.

The teaching of mathematics at Woodhall Primary School is planned to provide a bespoke curriculum that caters for the individual and specific needs of all children, whatever their starting point; so that, as a result, all children develop to become fluent in the fundamentals of mathematics. We aim to ensure that our children are confident mathematicians who are not afraid to take risks, have inquisitive minds and have an interest in self-development and self-improvement.

Through the curriculum, we ensure that our children will be able to use numbers and mathematical concepts confidently. We support children who see maths as confusing or a mystery to break down ideas into simple steps using concrete, pictorial and then abstract thinking. We aim for children to develop into independent learners with the resilience that enables them to use their knowledge and understanding to reason and problem solve with increased confidence.

To learn more about the intent, implementation and impact of our Mathematics Curriculum and see a detailed breakdown of the knowledge and skills children learn year on year, check out our Mathematics Statement and each year group’s Maths Curriculum on a Page below.