Maths

At Hundon and Thurlow Primary Federation we deploy a ‘mastery’ methodology to our teaching of Maths, blending the best practice from a range of programmes and approaches, underpinned by White Rose Maths.

White Rose Maths has deep understanding, mathematical thinking, mathematical language and problem-solving central to its teaching and supports our development of a culture of confidence and competence in Maths which produces strong, secure learning and real progress.

With this approach we’re shaping assured, happy and resilient mathematicians who relish the challenge of Maths. As a result, our children become independent, reflective thinkers, whose skills not only liberate them in Maths but also support them across the curriculum. Children are encouraged to make mistakes and learn from them.

In class, Maths lessons across Key Stage 1 and 2 are taught daily for an hour. Sessions have pace with all children getting to be ‘hands on’ with their Maths learning using concrete manipulatives and pictorial representations to support and embed understanding of mathematical concepts.

Our staff are dedicated to teaching mathematics to a high standard and all our teachers and Learning Support Assistants have received training ‘in house’ as well as undertaking training with external providers including Maths Mastery and White Rose. Further to this we have staff who have undertaken extra subject-specific training.

We are committed to working together to give the very best, and to make a difference to every pupil.

To support the children with their learning they can use Doodle Maths, Doodle Tables Times and Tables Rock Stars both in school and at home. These apps enable the children to consolidate their learning in school as well as being able to help with their fluency of facts including Times Tables. The younger children are also encouraged to use the White Rose 1 Minute Maths app as this allows them to answer specific questions for 1 minute at a time.

 

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