Mathematics

How is Maths taught at Trumpington Park Primary School?

Maths is taught daily in every year group through a mastery approach where classes, where possible, are kept together and supported through carefully planned small steps of learning. We believe that ALL children can achieve in Maths and how we plan, support and extend children is key to this achievement.

In every KS1 and KS2 lesson, there are elements of fluency, reasoning and problem solving planned to ensure children have the opportunity to broaden their understanding of key concepts and learning.

Greater depth challenges are also planned to ensure children are stretched and given opportunities to explore at depth their understanding.

Number and procedural fluency are also key skills to enable children to become successful mathematicians, so they build confidence, speed and understanding. We dedicate 30 minutes to extra fluency and counting learning each week.

Maths Mastery

Children’s chances of success are maximised if they develop deep and lasting understanding of mathematical procedures and concepts.

Mastering maths means pupils acquiring a deep, long-term, secure and adaptable understanding of the subject.

The phrase ‘teaching for mastery’ describes the elements of classroom practice and school organisation that combine to give pupils the best chances of mastering maths. Achieving mastery means acquiring a solid enough understanding of the maths that’s been taught to enable pupils to move on to more advanced material. (NCETM)