Maths
At Toddington St George’s School, Maths is a creative, fun and engaging subject, with strong connections to our day-to-day lives. Our Maths curriculum develops children to be fluent mathematicians, able to solve mathematical problems, and able to reason confidently using mathematical language. A mathematician needs to be:
• Analytical – able to spot similarities and differences
• Critical – able to identify problems and mistakes
• A problem solver – resilient enough to approach a problem from different angles
• Inquisitive – want to know why, and how things work
• Precise – able to understand precisely what is, what is not, and what is a grey area
• Efficient – able to select and use appropriate strategies to solve problems quickly.
At Toddington St George's School we use the White Rose Maths scheme and resources to support the teaching and learning of maths. It helps children learn maths concepts through a mastery approach. It's designed to be engaging and accessible, while also challenging students to think critically.
The White Rose Maths scheme incorporates:
- Mastery approach: Helps children develop a deep understanding of concepts by learning them in depth before moving on to new ones
- Concrete, pictorial, and abstract representations: Uses concrete objects, pictorial representations, and abstract methods to help students understand concepts
- Problem-solving activities: Incorporates activities that help students build reasoning and problem-solving skills
- Confidence building: Encourages students to build confidence and resilience
- Critical thinking: Fosters deeper thinking and critical discussions through classroom talk
- Growth mindset: Believes that everyone can get better at math, and provides opportunities for students to improve
Place Value Progression document
Addition and Subtraction Progression document
Multiplication and Division Progression document
Measurement Progression document
Fractions Progression document
Statistics Progression document
