Maths Curriculum
At Newbottle and Charlton Primary School, we follow a mastery approach to maths and work closely with the Enigma Maths Hub to embed this within our school. This is based on the 'Five Big Ideas': representation and structure, mathematical thinking, fluency, variation and coherence.
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​Our school vision for maths is:
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To foster positive attitudes, fascination and excitement of discovery through the teaching and learning of mathematical concepts.
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To broaden children’s knowledge and understanding of how mathematics is used in the wider world by making rich and varied real life connections.
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To enable our pupils to confidently reason about their mathematics, using a suitable range of mathematical language, recognising its importance for communication and deep thinking.
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To encourage mathematical talk, where questions are asked to develop mathematical thinking, clarify understanding and identify misconceptions.
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To use a wide range of models, visual manipulatives and practical resources to develop a deep conceptual understanding alongside procedural fluency.​​
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Our Curriculum
Our maths curriculum is based on White Rose Maths Scheme and adapted to meet the needs of our school and children. Watch the video to find out more about maths in our school.
Problem Solving
As a school, we follow the N Rich Problem Solving Charter to raise the profile of mathematical problem solving and nurture better problem- solvers. Children will develop 6 key problem solving skills throughout the curriculum- these symbols are displayed in each classroom:
Mastery of Number
EYFS and KS1 follow the NCETM Mastering Number Programme to develop their number sense- this includes regular 15 minute sessions devoted to number. This programme aims to secure firm foundations in the development of good number sense for all children from Reception through to Year 1 and Year 2. The aim over time is that children will leave KS1 with fluency in calculation and a confidence and flexibility with number.
Number Sense Times Tables Fluency Programme
Year 3/4 follow the Number Sense Times Table Fluency Programme. This highly visual, research informed programme develops children's recall of 36 core multiplication facts. Fluency in these facts provides the foundation for all written and mental multiplication and division.
New facts are introduced and taught visually through the conceptual lessons, and aurally through the chanting of verbal sound patterns. In addition to the 36 essential facts, the programme teaches the 10, 11 and 12 times tables in preparation for the Y4 Multiplication Tables Check (MTC).
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The programme is continued in Year 5/6 if necessary and interventions are carried out to support individuals.
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