Vision Statement
Here at Alford Primary School, we encourage children to have a ‘Mastery’ approach to mathematics, by being resilient, co-operative, creative, and most importantly, by having a positive attitude to making mistakes and being determined to seeking solutions. We encourage all children to develop their own mathematical understanding through arithmetical proficiency, reasoning and problem-solving skills. We strive for our pupils to be confident mathematicians who understand the relevance of the subject in their everyday lives.
We use Pearson’s Power Maths scheme for teaching maths from EYFS to Year 6 which follows the mastery approach to learning. At the heart of Power Maths, is the belief that all children can achieve. It has a clearly structured teaching and learning process that ensures every child masters each maths concept securely and deeply. For each year group, the curriculum is broken down into core concepts, taught in units. A unit divides into smaller learning steps – lessons. Step by step, strong foundations of cumulative knowledge and understanding are built.
Yearly Overviews of Power Maths
Details about curriculum coverage for each year group can be found by clicking on the links below.
Mastering Number
We are proud to work closely with the East Midlands East Maths Hub, who provide ongoing specialised support and curriculum expertise. This has included implementing the NCETM Mastering Number programme. The programme aims to secure firm foundations in the development of good number sense for all children from EYFS through to Year 1 and Year 2. The aim is that children will leave KS1 with fluency in calculation and a confidence and flexibility with number. Attention is given to key knowledge and understanding needed to support success and progress into KS2.
Following the success of the EYFS & Key Stage 1 Mastering Number Programme, we are excited to be extending the programme into Year 4 with Mastering Number at Key Stage 2. This new programme aims to develop fluency in multiplication and division facts, and a confidence and flexibility with number that exemplifies good number sense.
We are a Problem-solving School
We are excited to have joined a new initiative called Problem-solving Schools. At the heart of this, is the shared ethos of raising the profile of mathematical problem-solving and nurturing confident problem-solvers.
Calculation Policies
Our calculation policies show progression in calculation (addition, subtraction, multiplication and division) and how this works in line with the National Curriculum. Each policy shows how the consistent use of the CPA (concrete, pictorial, abstract) approach helps children develop mastery in both written and mental methods across all the operations in an efficient and reliable way.
