Maths
Mathematics is a subject that enables children to understand patterns, solve problems and make sense of the world around them. At Raysfield and Mosaic Partnership Trust, we are committed to ensuring that every child develops secure mathematical knowledge, confidence and fluency, providing the foundations for future success.
We know that strong mathematical understanding is built over time. For this reason, we place particular emphasis on securing children’s understanding of number and developing fluent recall of key mathematical facts from the earliest stages of education.
Download: Our Mathematics Curriculum
Successful mathematicians develop knowledge and skills in three key areas that work together:
How do we develop strong mathematical foundations?
We place significant emphasis on developing secure number knowledge from the very beginning of school. We believe that children’s success in mathematics is built on strong foundations and fluent recall of key facts.
Why is mathematical fluency important?
Mathematical fluency helps children to become confident, successful learners.
When important number facts are known and remembered, children are better able to:
- Solve problems efficiently
- Focus on reasoning and deeper thinking
- Make connections between mathematical ideas
- Tackle new learning with confidence
- Apply mathematics in everyday situations
Progression
Early Number in Reception
In Reception, children participate in the National Centre for Excellence in Teaching Maths (NCETM) Mastering Number Programme.
This programme is designed to develop a deep understanding of early number and focuses on securing strong foundations rather than rushing children on to larger numbers.
Children learn to:
- Recognise and compare quantities
- Understand numbers to 10 in depth
- Recognise patterns in number
- Develop confidence when working with numbers
- Understand how numbers are made up and related to one another
These important early experiences provide the foundation for future learning in mathematics.
Building Secure Addition and Subtraction Facts
In Years 1 and 2, children continue with the NCETM Mastering Number Programme in addition to daily maths lessons. This programme develops their understanding of number alongside the fluent recall of key addition and subtraction facts.
Secure knowledge of these facts is important because it enables children to tackle more complex mathematics with confidence and accuracy.
Across the Trust, children’s progress is monitored through our addition and subtraction recall programme. This allows teachers to identify strengths, address gaps in learning and provide support when needed, ensuring all children develop confidence and success with number.
Building Times Tables Fluency
In Key Stage 2, children participate in our Trust-wide Times Tables Programme.
We recognise that secure times tables knowledge is one of the most important foundations for later mathematics. When multiplication and division facts can be recalled automatically, children are able to focus on reasoning, problem solving and more advanced mathematical concepts.
Our programme provides regular, structured opportunities for children to practise and remember key multiplication and division facts. Children’s progress is carefully tracked, and additional support is provided where needed, helping all children develop confidence and success in mathematics.
How do we support children to be successful in mathematics?
Across our Trust, we believe that all children can be successful in mathematics.
Teachers:
- Build new learning on secure prior knowledge
- Carefully check children’s understanding throughout lessons
- Identify and address misconceptions quickly
- Provide support and challenge where needed
- Encourage children to explain their thinking
- Celebrate effort, improvement and success