Clanfield CE Maths
"It's not a boring place to be, the mathematical world. It's an extraordinary place; it's worth spending time there." Marcus du Sautoy
At Clanfield CE Primary School, we aspire to nurture individuals with the power to make a difference. We aim to create 'good soil' for everyone to grow and flourish by promoting faith in themselves, faith in others, and the opportunity to consider faith in God. Our vision is to be a 'Place to Flourish' through Hope for the future, Compassion for all and Courage to face challenges to develop our individual talents and grow.
At Clanfield, we believe that every child has the potential to succeed in mathematics. Our aim is to provide all learners with the opportunity to flourish through a rich, engaging and well-sequenced mathematics curriculum that nurtures curiosity and confidence. We strive to develop lively and enquiring minds that can reason mathematically, communicate ideas effectively and apply understanding to a range of contexts. Mathematics at Clanfield is seen as a fascinating subject that explores number, space, pattern and relationships, requiring not only factual knowledge and procedural fluency but also deep conceptual understanding gained through exploration, application and discussion. Through our approach, we aim to develop resilient, confident and capable learners who make rich connections between mathematical ideas and develop a life-long love of learning in mathematics. Through a mastery approach, we aim to ensure children develop a deeper understanding of key mathematical concepts in small progressive steps. Our teaching sequences address the three main aims of the National Curriculum: fluency, reasoning and problem solving. We aim to ensure all pupils:
- become fluent in the fundamentals of mathematics, including through varied and frequent practice with increasingly complex problems over time, so that pupils develop conceptual understanding and the ability to recall and apply knowledge rapidly and accurately.
- reason mathematically by following a line of enquiry, conjecturing relationships and generalisations, and developing an argument, justification or proof using mathematical language.
- solve problems by applying their mathematics to a variety of routine and non-routine problems with increasing sophistication, including breaking down problems into a series of simpler steps and persevering in seeking solutions.
At Clanfield, our curriculum is based on the Curriculum Prioritisation Materials from the National Centre of Excellence in the Teaching of Mathematics (NCETM), supported by the Oak Academy teaching materials. Learning is split into units that are taught in a sequence whereby previous learning can be used to support new learning. The sequence in which the units are taught also supports the teaching of, and the children's ability to create, links between different concepts and therefore deepen their understanding.
In EYFS and Key Stage 1, we use the Mastering Number programme, which builds number sense and fluency, giving the children strong foundations on which they can build on in later years. Early years staff enhance this core programme with additional challenges and wider elements of the EYFS framework, ensuring a rich, balanced mathematical experience. Activities are carefully planned to promote mathematical talk, reasoning and problem solving through purposeful play and adult-led learning.
In Key Stage 1, maths is taught in single year groups, following best practice guidance from the NCETM. In Key Stage 2, we follow the NCETM two year rolling programme for the teaching of mathematics to ensure high quality teaching and learning for our mixed age classes.
Maths is taught daily using a consistent lesson structure from Year 1 to Year 6. Our maths lessons are carefully structured to build on prior learning and ensure progression in understanding. Each lesson begins by making explicit links to previous learning, helping pupils to connect new concepts to what they already know. Key mathematical vocabulary is then revisited or introduced to support understanding and accurate communication. New learning is delivered through a gradual release model - I do, we do, you do - where the teacher first models the concept, then guides pupils through shared practice, before allowing them to apply their understanding independently. Lessons provide rich opportunities for pupils to deepen their learning through reasoning, problem solving and exploring variation, enabling all learners to develop fluency, flexibility and confidence in their mathematical thinking.
In addition to the daily mathematics lesson, each class in Key Stage 1 and Key Stage 2 takes part in a short fluency session four times per week. These sessions are designed to consolidate and reinforce previously taught concepts, providing pupils with regular opportunities to practise and strengthen their understanding. The focus is on developing fluency and accuracy through repeated practice, enabling children to recall and apply key mathematical facts with confidence and automaticity.
Clanfield CE Primary School Long Term Plan for MathematicsMastering Number Long Term Plan Reception
Mastering Number Long Term Plan Year 1
Mastering Number Long Term Plan Year 2
Number and Place Value Progression Map
Addition and Subtraction Progression Map
Multiplication and Division Progression Map
