Curriculum Statement for Maths
At Starcross Primary School, we aim to ensure that all children achieve a secure foundation in
mathematics because it equips children with a set of essential tools for everyday life. These tools
include problem solving skills, logical reasoning and the ability to think abstractly. Mathematics also
allows us to analyse and communicate information and ideas as well as tackle a range of practical
tasks. It provides opportunities for intellectual excitement; it is a creative and imaginative study of
patterns and relationships.
Aims
We aim to develop confident, numerate individuals with the ability to use and apply their
mathematical knowledge to solve everyday problems. Children should be able to reason, discuss, and
explain their understanding to others. Mathematical concepts will be taught through applying the
connective model, which links mathematical images, language, symbols and context, and enables
children to gain a deeper understanding.
Children should:
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Develop positive attitudes and approaches towards mathematics and be excited and eager to
learn.
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Enjoy exploring patterns and the relationships within mathematics.
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Develop a competent level of mathematical knowledge and skills.
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Develop fluency with the fundamentals of mathematics and become confident in the use of
mental strategies, including the ability to recall and apply knowledge accurately.
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Be able to reason mathematically, and explain their thinking effectively through discussion,
written work, use of equipment or drawings.
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Be able to use mathematical vocabulary to explain their understanding to others.
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Develop strategies to solve problems.
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Explore a variety of informal and formal approaches to written calculations.
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Make rich connections linking mathematical ideas.
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Develop an awareness of the relevance of mathematics in the real world.
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Be able to use and apply their mathematical understanding in both other curriculum subjects
and real life situations.
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Work both independently or collaboratively.
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Develop a systematic approach towards enquiry and recording their work.
Curriculum
All children will be following the New Mathematics Curriculum from September 2014. This is
organised across each year group following the units specified within the Rising Stars Planning
Framework. Children will be set differentiated work and appropriate targets, which are relevant to
the individual child’s next steps.