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Intent statement  

Mathematics at Primet is taught through a mastery approach, enabling pupils to develop a deep understanding of key concepts. They move from using concrete resources, to pictorial representations, and finally to abstract thinking.

We aim to develop confident and resilient mathematicians who enjoy problem-solving and understand that making mistakes is part of learning. Pupils apply their skills in real-life contexts and work both independently and collaboratively, learning to listen, share, and respect others’ ideas.

We use a mastery approach to the teaching of mathematics at Primet Primary School.  Children develop understanding of concepts through the use of concrete materials, representations to then think abstractly and to deepen their understanding.  

Implementation

At Primet Primary, we follow a mastery approach to mathematics. Lessons are supplemented with Lancashire Red Rose resources. The overviews for each half term can be found in the side tool bar. 

Within each maths lesson, at Primet Primary School, Children are given ample opportunity to talk. Oracy is a key part of our approach to teaching mathematics. We encourage children to explain their thinking, reason aloud, and use mathematical vocabulary confidently. Through paired talk, group problem-solving, and whole-class discussions, pupils learn to justify their methods, challenge ideas respectfully, and build on each other’s thinking. Sentence stems and talk prompts support learners in expressing their strategies clearly and using accurate mathematical language. By talking through their reasoning, children develop a deeper understanding of mathematical concepts and grow in confidence as problem solvers.

 

Morning Maths - Basic Skills. 

Primet Primary School is committed to ensuring that the children develop their fluency of key mathematical concepts so that pupils have basic number facts to apply to problem-solving and reasoning questions.  To aid our children in developing these skills, the children complete 10 arithmetic questions every morning.  The questions relate to basic skills and key mathematical concepts and consolidation of previous learning.

This document, Basic Skills Progression Table, outlines the progression of the basic skills from EYFS to Year 6 and forms the basis of questions that you will see the children completing each morning.