Mathematics
Curriculum Intent for Mathematics
At Brightlingsea Primary School and Nursery, we aim for our pupils to be competent and successful mathematicians. We are committed to developing a curriculum that allows children to be part of creative and engaging lessons that will foster children’s curiosity about the subject and give them a range of opportunities to explore mathematics at a mastery level.
We want each child to believe in themselves as mathematicians and develop resilience and perseverance when faced with mathematical challenges.
In addition to this, we are committed to ensuring that children can recognise the importance of Maths, not only within other subject areas but also within the wider world and throughout their daily lives.
We aim to provide a curriculum which
- Is accessible to all
- Will maximise the potential of every child
- Will enhance academic achievement
We have adopted a mastery approach in order to deliver the three aims of the National Curriculum – fluency, reasoning and problem solving. Our pupils will develop their understanding from concrete, to pictorial, to abstract. This will ensure a deeper understanding of the number system and will allow them to manage the processes involved in problem solving as well as the ability to find the right answers.
We want all our pupils to love Mathematics and to experience success within the subject. This success will give them the confidence to use and apply their skills and knowledge purposefully and confidently in real life situations both now and throughout their lives.
We will encourage and develop our children’s PSHE skills by offering regular opportunities for group work, collaboration and peer assessment. We will embrace the power of the Growth Mindset and allow pupils to learn from their mistakes and develop a positive attitude towards challenge.
Curriculum Implementation
Curriculum Impact
