Mathematics

Intent, Implementation and Impact

Curriculum Intent

Through our maths curriculum at Hollingworth Primary School we intend to provide a curriculum which caters for the needs of all individuals and sets them up with the necessary skills and knowledge for them to become successful in their future endeavours.

We intend for all pupils to become fluent in the fundamentals of mathematics, including through varied and frequent practice with increasingly complex problems over time, so that pupils develop conceptual understanding and the ability to recall and apply knowledge rapidly and accurately.

We intend for all pupils to reason mathematically by following a line of enquiry, conjecturing relationships and generalisations, and developing an argument, justification or proof using mathematical language.

We intend for all pupils to solve problems by applying their mathematics to a variety of routine and non-routine problems with increasing sophistication, including breaking down problems into a series of simpler steps and persevering in seeking solutions.

Curriculum Implementation

As a school, we have chosen to follow the White Rose scheme of learning which is based on the National Curriculum. The scheme of work supports teachers in delivering and assessing a Mastery curriculum where lessons may be personalised to address the individual needs and requirements for a class but coverage is maintained. Quality first teaching is supported through the use of concrete, pictorial and abstract resources which are readily available in all classrooms. Online tools are utilised both in lessons and for homework purposes, this includes but is not limited to Times Tables Rockstars, Numbots and IXL.

Curriculum Impact

Pupil attainment is formatively assessed continuously to inform teaching and learning. Termly summative pupil assessments are conducted using the White Rose supporting assessments. The assessments enable staff to accurately identify attainment of pupils and results form discussions around Pupil Progress each term, enabling targeted interventions. Through the Mastery curriculum, all pupils acquire a deep, long-term, secure and adaptable understanding of the subject.