Maths

Curriculum Intent

We believe that all children should become fluent in the fundamentals of Mathematics, are able to reason mathematically and can solve problems by applying their Mathematics. These skills are embedded within Maths lessons and developed consistently over time. We are committed to ensuring that children are able to recognise the importance of Maths in the wider world and that they are also able to use their mathematical skills and knowledge confidently in their lives in a range of different contexts. We want all children to enjoy Mathematics and to experience success in the subject, with the ability to reason mathematically. We are committed to developing children’s curiosity about the subject, as well as an appreciation of the power of Mathematics and becoming fluent in the fundamentals of Mathematics.

At Sacred Heart, we aim to foster a ‘can do’ attitude towards maths. If we feel we can’t do it, the sentence is always followed with YET! “I can’t do it yet!” This makes us believe we will be able to do it, we just haven’t quite learnt all the skills we need to solve the problem. This growth mind-set approach towards maths helps us all to achieve more than we believe we can.

• Become fluent in the fundamentals of Mathematics
• Reason mathematically
• Solve problems by applying their Mathematics

We are committed to ensuring that children are able to recognise the importance of Maths in the wider world and that they are also able to use their mathematical skills and knowledge confidently in their lives in a range of different contexts. We want all children to enjoy Mathematics and to experience success in the subject, with the ability to reason mathematically. We are committed to developing children’s curiosity about the subject, as well as an appreciation of the beauty and power of Mathematics.

Mathematics is a journey and 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.

We know there are 3 levels of learning:

Shallow learning: surface, temporary, often lost

Deep learning: it sticks, can be recalled and used

Deepest learning: can be transferred and applied in different contexts