The overarching aim for Mathematics is to promote a foundation for understanding the world, the ability to reason mathematically, an appreciation of the beauty and power of mathematics, and a sense of enjoyment and curiosity about the subject.

• 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
• reason mathematically by following a line of enquiry, conjecturing relationships and generalisations, and developing an argument, justification or proof using mathematical language
• can 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

We use a mastery approach to our maths learning, so that pupils are taught key concepts and can apply deeper understanding. We work alongside our local Maths Hub partners to develop our practice and skills and to focus on developing children's long term understanding and recall.

In Early Years, we follow the mastery number and spatial mastery programme in order for the children to have a deep understanding of the property of number and shapes. In KS1, we continue using mastery in number, small steps maths planning to ensure foundations in maths are secure and use our play-based approach to deepen all areas of maths. In KS2, we follow the programme White Rose Maths and this is deepened through the use of Fluency Bee to secure foundational knowledge in Yrs 3 and 4.

Calculation policy

New Road Primary School calculation policy (see separate policy) follows the CPA (concrete. pictorial, abstract) approach taken in school. We believe that children at all levels should experience concrete, pictorial and abstract approaches to learning and should be evident in lessons. In addition to this, we use the bar model within the pictorial approach alongside the abstract. This supports children in problem solving and comparative situations.

Ready to progress skills

We use the Ready to progress statements within our planning to ensure the foundational skills are embedded and deepened throughout the year.

The children have a half-termly KIRF focus where the children will practise these basic skills in class and for their homework. They are assessed 3 times on this KIRF through the half term and any child that is not making progress will be highlighted for intervention with this focus. The KIRFs long-term plan supports the mastery in number/ White Rose maths long term plan so they have the skills needed for their learning.

Times tables

At New Road Primary School, we aim for children to be fluent in their times tables up to the 12x table by the end of year 4 and the children are expected to show their understanding of their times tables in maths lessons.

At New Road Primary School we use Times Table Rock Star where the children can practice their times tables at home. Each child is set times tables appropriate for their level.