Intent 

At Askern Moss Road Infant Academy, our intent is for pupils to develop a secure and adaptable understanding of mathematics, alongside curiosity, confidence and enjoyment in the subject. We aim for all pupils to become fluent in the fundamentals, reason mathematically and solve problems with increasing confidence. 

Our curriculum follows the White Rose Maths scheme and is underpinned by the Five Big Ideas for Teaching for Mastery: coherence, representation and structure, mathematical thinking, variation and fluency. This ensures that learning is carefully sequenced and focused on developing deep understanding. 

We aim for all pupils to develop strong foundations in number, recognising that mathematical understanding builds over time. All children, regardless of their starting point, are supported and appropriately challenged to develop their knowledge and understanding. 

Through engaging, inclusive and ambitious teaching, we develop resilience, perseverance and independence. We want every child to see themselves as a capable mathematician and be well prepared for the next stage of their education. 

Implementation 

We follow the White Rose Maths scheme, which provides a coherent and progressively sequenced curriculum. Key concepts are taught in small, connected steps, allowing pupils to build on prior learning and develop secure understanding over time. 

Our approach is underpinned by the Five Big Ideas for Teaching for Mastery. The Concrete, Pictorial, Abstract (CPA) approach is used purposefully to help pupils develop understanding and make connections between different representations. Precise mathematical vocabulary and effective questioning support pupils to explain and justify their thinking. 

Fluency, reasoning and problem-solving are developed throughout our mathematics curriculum. Daily lessons provide opportunities for pupils to develop fluency and apply their knowledge to increasingly varied contexts. A discrete problem-solving lesson is taught once a week, giving pupils dedicated time to apply their mathematical knowledge and skills, choose appropriate strategies and explain their reasoning. 

Daily maths meetings provide regular opportunities to revisit prior learning, consolidate key number facts and reinforce important mathematical concepts. Retrieval and consolidation activities support pupils to retain and apply their learning over time. 

Carefully planned variation and purposeful challenge ensure that all pupils can access the curriculum and work towards mastery. Where needed, targeted support is provided to address gaps in learning and enable pupils to make progress. 

Online Maths Games     

We subscribe to Numbots for children in FS2 to Y2, and TimesTables Rockstars for children in Y1 and Y2. These are both excellent websites which children can use at home to support their learning.

The children are provided with a login to support their learning at home.