Mathematics teaches children how to make sense of the world around them by developing a child’s ability to calculate, to reason and to solve problems. At Deykin Avenue, we aim to:
We encourage children to ask as well as answer mathematical questions and give explanations. Children will have opportunities to use a range of resources to support their mathematical development, for example, number lines, number squares and practical apparatus.
In all classes, there are children with a range of mathematical abilities. We ensure that we provide appropriate learning opportunities for all children, whilst ensuring that there is a good level of challenge. Children have opportunities to work independently, in pairs and in small groups.
White Rose Maths
At Deykin, we follow White Rose Maths. We believe that every child can master an understanding and love of maths with the right kind of teaching and support.
White Rose Maths builds skills gradually and systematically, ensuring learners are given opportunities to master each new area of learning before moving on. It is designed as a spiral of skills where concepts are revisited regularly to fully embed learning.
Lessons typically are broken into set parts:
Key points:
We also use Times Tables Rockstars as a tool to help pupils develop fluency in multiplication tables.