Mathematics
At St Andrew’s, we aim to provide a high-quality mathematics education with a mastery approach so that all children:
- become fluent in the fundamentals of mathematics;
- reason mathematically;
- can solve problems by applying their mathematics.
These three aims of the National Curriculum are embedded within each Maths lesson. We want all children to enjoy mathematics and experience success in the subject whilst also developing their curiosity about the subject. Therefore, as outlined in our policy documentation, we aim to equip all pupils with the skills and confidence to solve a range of problems through fluency with numbers and mathematical reasoning.
It is vital for us that we foster a positive can-do attitude amongst all children and we actively promote the fact that we can all do maths! We believe all children can achieve in mathematics, and teach for secure and deep understanding of mathematical concepts through manageable small steps in learning. We use mistakes and misconceptions as an essential part of learning and provide challenge through rich and sophisticated problems.
We recognise that mathematics is essential to everyday life. Our mathematics curriculum aims to equip all children in becoming successful adults. We are committed to ensuring all children recognise the importance of maths in the wider world and that they are also able to use their mathematical skills and knowledge confidently in their lives in a range of different contexts.
"Mathematics is the queen of science, and arithmetic the queen of mathematics.”
Carl Friedrich Gauss
