Mathematics
Vision
Being part of a STEM school, we promote the love of and enthusiasm for maths and recognise it across the curriculum. We encourage and build confidence and competence in all areas of mathematics, in order for our pupils to leave Evendons understanding the importance of mathematics in everyday life, and helping them to make sense of the world around them.
Intent
Our intent is to provide a high-quality maths education that equips pupils with the knowledge and skills they need to succeed in maths and in their future lives beyond school.
We nurture a love of maths which empower pupils to approach new challenges with confidence and resilience, and develops them as practical problem solvers for whom deeper thinking comes first.
Implementation
We implement our maths curriculum through a well-planned and sequenced programme of study that is consistent. Our maths teaching is designed to be interactive, engaging and inclusive, and we use a variety of resources and approaches to promote understanding and problem-solving skills.
All teachers are trained and up-to-date on how to adapt their teaching methods to meet the needs of individual learners, including SEN, using a range of both formative and summative assessment. Teachers provide regular feedback to pupils on their maths work, and they are always available to provide additional support to those who require it. We provide opportunities for children to work collaboratively and independently on problem-solving tasks.
Our school recognises the importance of maths in everyday life, and we strive to create meaningful links between maths and real-world contexts. Our pupils have regular opportunities to apply their mathematical skills to practical situations, and we encourage them to develop a deep understanding of the underlying concepts behind mathematical procedures.
Impact
Our maths curriculum enables children to make exceptional progress in mathematics. Pupils are confident and enthusiastic learners who enjoy maths, and they are able to use their mathematical skills in a range of contexts within and beyond school.
The results of our assessments clearly demonstrate the impact of our maths curriculum. Our pupils achieve well-above national expectations, and the vast majority make exceptional progress over time. Children develop mastery in key mathematical concepts, are confident problem-solvers, and are well-prepared for the next stage of their education.
Our intention is that children become confident, resilient and resourceful mathematicians who can use their mathematical abilities to the fullest extent.
Further maths opportunities
- Times Tables Rock Stars competition: Year 4 maths competitions across all schools in our trust, BPET
- Magical Maths club every Thursday
- Children are given the opportunity to link maths to real life experiences (e.g. Year 6 children have organised and arranged fundraising stalls, such as cake sales)
- STEM week
- Opportunities to use technology across our curriculum (e.g. programming, sequencing, algorithms).