Mathematics
“A high-quality Mathematics education provides a foundation for understanding the world, the ability to reason mathematically, an appreciation of the beauty and power of Mathematics, and a sense of enjoyment and curiosity about the subject.” National Curriculum for Maths, 2014
By the end of their primary education at Alma Park, it is our intent that children should:
- make excellent progress over their time at Alma Park
- become keen, confident and skilled mathematicians
- be curious about Mathematics and understand the importance of Mathematics in their everyday lives
- be numerate and able to operate confidently within their daily lives and the wider community
We encourage our children to develop a positive attitude towards Mathematics through:
- becoming confident and proficient with number, especially with mental strategies to support fluency through a depth of understanding
- developing a positive approach to investigations and problem solving
- using Mathematical equipment alongside pictures to support understanding before using abstract strategies
- understanding and developing mathematical language which they can use appropriately to reason and explain
- using discussion to stimulate curiosity, challenge thinking and embed their learning
- using ICT as a tool to enhance their learning and opportunities for cross curricular application
- encouragement and opportunities to become resilient, independent learners
- time to be conceptually secure
- being challenged to stretch themselves and take risks in their learning
