Maths

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Rationale

At Pangbourne Primary School, we believe that mathematics is a powerful tool that enables pupils to make sense of the world,think logically and approach challenges with confidence. Our vision is to develop resilient, independent and ambitious mathematicians who are equipped with the knowledge, skills and understanding required to succeed both within and beyond the classroom. We recognise that mathematical understanding is essential for everyday life, future employment and active participation in modern society, and therefore strive to ensure that all pupils experience a rich, engaging and ambitious mathematics curriculum.

Through carefully sequenced learning, we aim to foster deep conceptual understanding alongside fluency, reasoning and problem-solving skills. We want pupils to develop confidence in using mathematics, communicate their thinking clearly and apply their knowledge in a range of familiar and unfamiliar contexts. By promoting curiosity, perseverance and a positive attitude towards challenge, we encourage pupils to view mistakes as valuable opportunities for learning and growth.

Our curriculum is designed to provide every pupil with equitable access to high-quality learning experiences, regardless of their starting point. Through high expectations, effective support and meaningful challenge, we seek to ensure that all pupils make strong progress and develop a lifelong appreciation of the value and beauty of mathematics.

Intent

At Pangbourne Primary School, we aim to develop confident, capable mathematicians who have a deep and secure understanding of mathematical concepts. Through a mastery approach, we believe all pupils can achieve in maths and that learning should be built through small, carefully sequenced steps.

Using the White Rose Maths scheme, we ensure that pupils:

Develop a deep understanding of mathematical concepts rather than moving on too quickly
Build fluency, reasoning and problem-solving skills alongside each other
Make connections across different areas of maths
Use mathematical language accurately to explain their thinking
Experience maths that is accessible, inclusive and engaging for all

We aim for all pupils to leave our school with the confidence and skills needed to apply maths in real-life situations.

Implementation

Maths is taught daily follow the structure and progression of White Rose Maths ensuring consistency across the school. Our teaching is underpinned by the principles of mastery:

Teaching for Mastery

Concepts are taught in small, carefully sequenced steps
Pupils work on the same learning objective, with support and challenge provided through questioning and scaffolding
Depth is prioritised over speed – children deepen understanding rather than moving on quickly

Use of Representations

Teachers use concrete resources, pictorial models and abstract methods
Key representations (e.g. number lines, bar models) are used consistently across the school
Structures and patterns are made explicit to support understanding

Mathematical Thinking

Pupils are encouraged to explain, justify and prove their answers
Teachers use questioning such as ‘How do you know?’ and ‘Can you prove it?’
Misconceptions are identified and addressed through discussion

Fluency

Regular practice of key number facts and times tables
Opportunities to develop efficient and flexible methods
Fluency is developed alongside understanding, not through rote learning alone

Variation

Teachers use carefully chosen examples to highlight patterns and structures
Questions are designed to encourage comparison (e.g. same/different)
Practice is purposeful and supports deeper understanding

Assessment

Ongoing formative assessment informs teaching
Teachers adapt lessons in response to pupils’ understanding
Extra support can be provided through same-day intervention or pre-teaching

Impact

The impact of our maths curriculum is that:

Pupils demonstrate a secure and deep understanding of mathematical concepts
Pupils are able to explain their thinking clearly using appropriate mathematical language
Pupils show fluency in key facts and methods and can apply these in different contexts
Pupils can reason and solve problems, making connections across areas of maths
Attainment in maths is in line with or above national expectations

We also see that:

Pupils are confident and resilient in their approach to maths
Classrooms have a consistent approach, with high expectations for all learners
Teachers use assessment effectively to adapt teaching and support progress

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Inclusion in Maths