Mathematics
At Great Wood, we ensure that all children have access to Maths learning. Our maths planning follows a mastery approach, where all learners are able to learn and enjoy mathematics. The overall objective of mastery is to ensure learners are confident with a concept, before moving on to the next.
Children learn to become fluent mathematicians who can recall and apply their mathematical knowledge rapidly and accurately. Our teaching is rooted in establishing a deep and secure conceptual understanding of Maths through the use of resources and visual representations. The learning is broken down into manageable steps. Mistakes and misconceptions are embraced and addressed as an essential part of learning to develop confident, resilient mathematicians. Varied and sophisticated problems are presented so that children appreciate the relevance and importance of Maths in everyday life. Embedded within our Maths curriculum are the school’s curriculum drivers of critical thinking, problem solving, adaptability and flexibility, team work and communication. Children are encouraged to talk about their learning in maths, reason verbally and discuss their methods of calculation.
