Mathematics

At Orgill Primary School, we follow a mastery approach to the National Curriculum, using Power Maths and the NCETM Mastering Number programme to provide a rich and balanced experience for all pupils underpinned by a deep understanding of number relationships.

Teachers plan learning opportunities that develop children’s:

• mathematical fluency (rapid and accurate recall and application of facts and concepts)

• mathematical reasoning skills

• ability to apply maths to solve problems, to conjecture and to hypothesise

• oracy and vocabulary

• resilience and independence as learners

Some of the principles that underpin our approach to the teaching and learning:

• We believe anyone can be a mathematician with effort and resilience. We reject the idea that some people ‘just can’t do maths'

• Pupils are taught through whole-class interactive teaching, where the focus is on all pupils working together on the same lesson content at the same time

• We believe in ‘keep up, not catch up’ - pre-teaching and post-teaching sessions

• In a typical lesson pupils sit facing the teacher and the teacher leads back and forth interaction, including questioning, short tasks, explanation, demonstration, and discussion.

• Procedural fluency and conceptual understanding are developed in tandem because each supports the development of the other

• Journaling forms an integral part of lessons, allowing pupils to discover, explore and reflect on their learning in a range of contexts.