Mathematics

At the heart of the Mathematics Curriculum is an innovative and well embedded approach to teaching the key skills for future success. Our Maths Curriculum is driven by the need to prepare our children for lifelong learning. The National Curriculum clearly outlines what must be taught in Mathematics. Although the National Curriculum outlines distinct objectives we understand the importance of viewing mathematics as a whole, ensuring continuity and progression in the teaching of Mathematics. We ensure that our school provides children with the opportunity to  apply their mathematical knowledge in other subjects too.

Maths is a journey and a long term goal, achieved through exploration, clarification, practice and application over time. At each stage of learning, children should be able to demonstrate a deep, conceptual understanding of the topic and be able to build on this over time. 

Our overall aims for when children leave Bottesford Infants, are: 

● develop a positive attitude to mathematics as a subject in which children gain success and pleasure. 

● have access to a high quality maths curriculum that is both challenging and enjoyable and builds on previous learning 

● be provided with a variety of mathematical opportunities, which will enable them to make relevant connections 

● ensuring children are confident mathematicians who are not afraid to take risks 

● develop an ability to use correct mathematical language and vocabulary 

● develop mathematical skills and knowledge and recall of basic number facts and the four operations 

● make use of pictorial representations and notes to help record steps and part answers when using mental methods 

● have a reliable method of calculation for each operation that children can apply with confidence when undertaking calculations that they cannot carry out mentally