Mathematics
At Cranmore Infant School, we strive to enable fascination and an excitement to discover mathematical concepts. We provide rich mathematical learning environments and opportunities which enable children to make links in their learning. We challenge children and support them in developing fluency, reasoning and problem solving skills, through the use of a wide range of resources, representations and technologies. Our curriculum follows the National Curriculum for Maths and is designed to be engaging, inclusive and ambitious for all learners.
What We Teach
Our Maths curriculum covers:
- Number and place Value – including counting and understanding numbers in EYFS.
- Addition, subtraction, multiplication and division – including recognising patterns and relationships in EYFS.
- Geometry, shape, position and direction– including exploring shapes and spatial awareness in EYFS.
- Measurement, length and height, weight and volume, money and time- including lots of practical fun activities to aid comparison and support the acquisition of language in both EYFS and KS1.
Children learn to ask questions, reason and problem solve and understand how maths helps us in everyday life. We ensure progression in knowledge and skills across year groups, building a strong foundation for future learning.
How We Teach
Maths is taught through:
- Practical and fun active maths including the use of a wide range of resources.
- Cross-curricular links.
- Giving children opportunities (through mathematical enquiry and investigation) to experience the awe and wonder of pattern, connections and relationships.
We make use of our outdoor areas for fun active maths lessons and provide opportunities for children to investigate real-world maths topics. Lessons are sequenced to build on prior learning and deepen understanding over time.
What Children Learn and How We Assess
Children develop a broad understanding of how maths is used in the wider world and have the ability to be fluent with maths facts and reason and problem solve. They learn to:
- Think mathematically and engage in rich mathematical discussion using appropriate vocabulary to explain their reasoning and ideas concisely.
- Feel comfortable to make mistakes and embrace what can be learned from them.
- Develop a “can do” attitude and perceive themselves as mathematicians.
Assessment includes:
- Observation and questioning during lessons.
- End-of-unit tasks and assessments.
- Pupil voice and work scrutiny to monitor progression.
This ensures pupils are developing secure maths knowledge and skills and are well-prepared for future learning.
KEY CURRICULUM INFORMATION
National Curriculum for Maths - CLICK HERE
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Cranmore School Maths Long Term Curriculum Overview
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- Cranmore Infant School Maths Progression framework download_for_offline
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- Maths in the Early Years - Foundation Stage download_for_offline
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- Progression-Through-Calculations-Document download_for_offline
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Further Maths information and resources
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- guide-to-tackling-maths-anxiety-power-maths-report download_for_offline
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- ks1-reasoning-and-problem-solving download_for_offline
- guide-to-tackling-maths-anxiety-power-maths-report download_for_offline
- Cranmore Infant School Maths Progression framework download_for_offline
