Maths
We are determined to equip the pupils of St Thomas’ with a uniquely powerful set of tools to understand and change the world. These tools include logical reasoning, problem solving skills and the ability to think in abstract ways. We recognise that mathematics is integral to all aspects of life and with this in mind; we endeavour to ensure that our children develop a positive and enthusiastic attitude towards mathematics that will stay with them.
We use the National Curriculum for Mathematics as the basis of our mathematics programme. We are committed to ensuring that all pupils achieve mastery in the key concepts of mathematics, appropriate for their age group, in order that they make genuine progress and avoid gaps in their understanding that provide barriers to learning as they move through their education.
Research around metacognition underpins our mathematical teaching in school. Teachers use precise questioning in class to test conceptual and procedural knowledge and effective modelling of concepts allows our children to view the workings and thinking of the master at work. Children are then given adequate time to practice concepts with scaffolds and supports being withdrawn to ensure the children have opportunity to grapple with new learning in order for it to be committed to long term memory eventually.
A detailed, structured curriculum is mapped out across all phases, ensuring continuity and supporting transition. Effective mastery curricula in mathematics are designed in relatively small carefully sequenced steps, which must each be mastered before pupils move to the next stage. Fundamental skills and knowledge are secured first. This often entails focusing on curriculum content in considerable depth at early stages.
As a school, we are passionate about children acquiring the basic skills of mathematics that will be valuable to them as they move on to further education and beyond.
Reception
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In Number we will be learning:
In Shape, Space and Measure we will be learning:
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Year 1
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Year 2
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Year 3
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Place Value
Number: Multiplication and Division
| Number: Multiplication and Division
Measurement: Money
Statistics
Measurement: Length and Perimeter
Number: Fractions
| Number: Fractions
Measurement: Time
Geometry: Properties of Shape
Measurement: Mass and Capacity
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Year 4
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Number: Place Value
Number: Addition and Subtraction
Measurement: Length and Perimeter
Number: Multiplication and Division
| Number: Multiplication and Division
Measurement: Area
Number: Fractions
Number: Decimals
| Number: Decimals
Measurement: Money
Measurement: Time
Statistics
Geometry: Properties of Shape
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Year 5
Autumn | Spring | Summer |
Number: Place Value
Number: Addition and Subtraction
Statistics
Number: Multiplication and Division
Measurement: Perimeter and Area
| Number: Multiplication and Division
Number: Fractions
Number: Decimals and Percentages
| Number: Decimals
Geometry: Properties of Shape
Geometry: Position and Direction
Measurement: Converting Units
Measurement: Volume
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Year 6
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Number: Place Value
Number: Four Operations
Number: Fractions
Geometry: Position and Direction Translate and reflect shapes using all four quadrants | Number: Decimals
Number: Percentages
Number: Algebra
Measurement: Converting units
Measurement: Perimeter, Area & Volume
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Statistics
Geometry: Properties of Shape
Number: Ratio
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