Being a Mathematician
Be the ‘BEST’ you can be
At St Mary’s School we believe that all pupils can achieve in mathematics. Maths is a journey and long-term goal, achieved through exploration, clarification, practice and application over time. At each stage of learning, children should be able to demonstrate a deep, conceptual understanding of the topic and be able to build on this over time. Through mathematical talk, children will develop the ability to articulate, discuss and explain their thinking. By delivering a mastery curriculum, we aim to teach all children how to make sense of the world around them by developing their ability to calculate, reason and solve problems. We aim to support children in achieving economic well-being by equipping them with a range of computational skills and the ability to solve problems in a variety of contexts.
“Millions saw the apple fall, but Newton asked why.”
Bernard Baruch, American financier, philanthropist and statesman
We want their journey as mathematicians to be long, varied, exciting and to end in magnificence!
“The study of mathematics, like the Nile, begins in minuteness but ends in magnificence.”
Charles Caleb Colton, English cleric, writer and collector
Our aims in the teaching of mathematics are:
❖ to help children understand the importance of mathematics in everyday life
❖ to promote enjoyment of learning through practical activity, exploration and discussion
❖ to develop confidence and competence with numbers and the number system
❖to become fluent in the fundamentals of mathematics, developing the ability to recognise relationships and make connections
❖ to develop the ability to solve problems through decision-making and reasoning in a range of contexts
❖ to develop a practical understanding of the ways in which information is gathered and presented
❖ to explore features of shape and space, and developing measuring skills in a range of contexts
We follow The National Curriculum 2014 which sets out the statutory requirements for Mathematics year by year. Please click the link below for more information:
The EYFS Statutory Framework 2021 sets standards for the learning, development and care of children from birth to five years old and supports an integrated approach to early learning. This is supported by the ‘Development matters’ non-statutory guidance.