Maths

Summary of Curriculum Intent

                                             

'Maths is great fun - it's sometimes a bit tricky when you're working it out but it's brilliant when you get to the answer.'

Our pupils understand the importance of mathematics, are encouraged to be confident in numeracy and to apply the skills that they learn to simple problem-solving. Mathematical talk is essential to conceptual understanding and teachers promote rich pupil-to-pupil discussion as well as between teacher and pupils.

Every day there is a short and simple mental maths session. We build on skills and understanding in a progressive way and continue to develop place value, the four number operations and the understanding of fractional parts as a discrete focus. The activities cover a wide range of mathematical knowledge, many with an emphasis on practical work. To consolidate learning over time, our pupils also complete White Rose Flashback4 questions each day.

 

                                                       

                  'Actions and pictures help us to remember                            what the maths words mean.'

We embrace the Mastery approach to teaching mathematics. The academy is part of the NCETM Mastering Number Programme for Reception and KS1, focusing on daily short number sense activities to lay firm foundations in mathematics. We are also part of the Mastering Number @ KS2 Programme for Year 4 and 5 pupils, focusing on multiplicative reasoning. Mastering Number is also used as an intervention in KS2, adapted to pupil needs. KS2 Teachers ensure that mathematical skills are taught every day following the 4Ops programme. We also use cross-curricular opportunities to develop pupils’ mathematical fluency.

Maths Opportunities

We enjoy a wide range of exciting extra activities throughout the year to promote mathematical skills and thinking, including participation in NSPCC Number Day and National Numeracy Day.

                     

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    Number Day 2026 | NSPCC                                                             National Numeracy Day | 21 May 2025

 

Our Year 6 Maths Mates enjoy playing maths games with Year 3 and 4 pupils where they support these children to practise basic maths facts in a fun and interactive way.

                                

'I enjoy being a Maths Mate - it's fun to help the younger children learn maths and they like playing the games with us.'

 

Pupils really enjoy the challenges of the online platforms NumBots and Times Tables Rock Stars. The NumBots games focus on addition and subtraction facts whereas the Times Tables Rock Stars games help support the quick recall of multiplication and division facts.

       

                                             

 

'I'm a Rock Legend on Times Tables Rock Stars! It's really helped me to learn my tables.'

 

Monthly maths challenges are set to encourage families to get involved in mathematical thinking. Challenges, solutions and winners, as well as an online entry form are available here: 

Queensmead Primary Academy - Maths Challenges                                      

                                                                                                                            

We offer workshops to support parents in their understanding of the way we teach maths as well as a website page! Click here: Maths Support

                                                          

 

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Maths Yearly Overviews

See below for an overview of maths units of work for this academic year (Years 1-6).