At Rounds Green Primary School, the intent for maths education is to empower every child to become a confident mathematician who finds enjoyment in the subject and understands its practical and creative applications in daily life. We adopt a maths mastery approach, which encourages students to develop a deep, adaptable understanding of mathematical concepts and skills. Children deepen their knowledge through rigorous practice and checking their understanding through the use of manipulatives. They are able to explain their thought processes and calculations and justify their workings, building a robust idea of mathematical schemata.

The maths curriculum aims to help pupils achieve fluency in fundamental mathematical concepts through varied and frequent practice. It also encourages pupils to develop reasoning skills by exploring mathematical relationships, forming generalisations and using mathematical language to construct arguments, justifications and proofs. Students will learn to solve routine and non-routine problems by applying their mathematical knowledge and breaking down complex problems into simpler steps, demonstrating perseverance in their problem-solving endeavours.

We focus on developing arithmetical proficiency, which enables students to perform mental and written calculations efficiently, fluently, and accurately. This proficiency is built upon a strong understanding of key arithmetic principles, including instant recall of number facts and fluent computational skills. Students will learn various strategies to simplify calculations and apply their number knowledge effectively.

Our overall goal at Rounds Green is to equip students with a robust mathematical foundation, fostering their problem-solving and reasoning abilities, and cultivating a positive attitude towards maths that extends beyond the classroom.