Maths at Sellindge Primary School

Intent

At Sellindge Primary School, we believe mathematics is a vital life skill that helps children understand and interpret the world around them. Our aim is to promote a lifelong, positive attitude towards mathematics and develop confident, resilient learners who enjoy challenge.

Our mathematics curriculum is designed to provide a secure foundation in mathematical knowledge and skills, enabling pupils to become fluent, reason mathematically and solve problems effectively. We follow the 2014 National Curriculum, ensuring clear progression from Early Years through to Year 6. Learning is carefully sequenced so that new knowledge builds on prior understanding, allowing pupils to make connections and deepen their thinking over time.

We believe that all children can succeed in mathematics and aim to provide appropriate support and challenge to enable every pupil to achieve their full potential.

Curriculum Approach

Mathematics is taught daily using the White Rose Maths scheme, supporting a mastery approach where concepts are taught in small steps to develop secure understanding. Teachers adapt learning to meet the needs of all pupils and respond to misconceptions as they arise.

Teaching follows a concrete–pictorial–abstract (CPA) approach, enabling pupils to explore concepts through practical resources, visual representations and abstract methods. Lessons provide regular opportunities to:

• Develop fluency through frequent practice of key skills
• Reason mathematically by explaining and justifying thinking
• Apply learning through problem-solving in a range of contexts
• Use accurate mathematical vocabulary to communicate understanding

In Early Years, mathematics is taught through a combination of structured teaching and purposeful play, supporting the development of early number sense and mathematical language.

Assessment is used to support learning and ensure progression. Teachers use questioning, observation and review of work to identify misconceptions and inform next steps in teaching.

Developing fluency in key facts is a priority across the school. Pupils are supported to learn multiplication tables up to 12 × 12 and related division facts, preparing them for the national Multiplication Tables Check at the end of Year 4. Please see the Government website for further details: Multiplication tables check: information for parents - GOV.UK

By the time pupils leave Sellindge Primary School, they have secure mathematical knowledge, confidence in applying their skills, and the ability to reason and solve problems independently.

Supporting Your Child at Home

Learning multiplication tables up to 12 × 12 is an important part of developing mathematical fluency. You can support your child by encouraging regular practice using:

• Times tables flashcards
• Songs and chants
• Interactive games
• Bingo or snap-style card games
• Times Tables Rock Stars (login details can be found in your child’s Reading Record)

Times Tables Rock Stars information for parents

Times tables Rock Star certificates are being awarded for the Times that children achieve by playing Studio games: eg your child will receive a certificate for being under 10 seconds and their name will go onto the display in the hallway outside of the Swan room. The certificates will be awarded once a term and your child will be awarded a certificate each time they reach a new milestone.

The aim is to be under 1 second for each answer.... It is an incredible challenge and no one is there yet!

This is a challenge for Year 2 and above children

Website address Times Tables Rock Stars: Play

Your child's log in information has been sent out in a letter by the class teacher. If you have any problems please contact the school office.