Maths

Our Statement of Intent

We aim to develop lively, enquiring minds encouraging each individual pupil to become self-motivated, confident and capable in order develop a fluency and depth of understanding to solve problems. Every child has an individualised learning journey adapted to their needs. The delivery of mathematics at English Martyrs aims to ensure that all pupils:

become fluent in the fundamentals of mathematics, including through varied and frequent practice with increasingly complex problems over time, so that pupils have conceptual understanding and are able to recall and apply their knowledge rapidly and accurately to problems. This is rehearsed through our basic skills sessions and consolidated with applied sessions.
reason mathematically by following a line of enquiry, conjecturing relationships and generalisations, and developing an argument, justification or proof using mathematical language. Every week a range of activities are planned for all abilities to experience these different styles of reasoning.
can solve problems by applying their mathematics to a variety of problems with increasing
sophistication, including breaking down problems into a series of simpler steps and persevering in seeking solutions.

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Fluency

Fluency requires the quick and accurate mental recall of facts that pupils have learned up to that point; precision and confidence in using mathematical concepts, properties and symbols, and the competent and flexible selection and application of methods in different contexts.

Solving problems

Solving problems requires analysing information presented in different forms, recognising what is given in the information and what additional information is needed; identifying and conjecturing patterns, relationships, and generalisations; testing, inducing, deducing, and proving; and communicating ideas effectively.

Mathematical reasoning

Mathematical reasoning requires breaking down problems into a series of simpler problems or steps; making decisions about gathering, processing and calculating to acquire new information; and showing perseverance in finding solutions.

Pupils are taught to practise and then apply their mathematics to a range of problems. They are
encouraged to make connections across mathematical procedures and concepts to ensure fluency, mathematical reasoning and competence in solving problems. They are also able to apply their mathematical knowledge across the curriculum. This is developed through specific planning for maths in the wider curriculum, planning for opportunities to rehearse and relate mathematical skills and understanding to other subjects delivered through the school curriculum.