Mathematics
Whole School Vision
All children to make sense of the world using a powerful universal language that allows them to explain, predict, represent events and tackle everyday problems. Therefore, becoming independent, creative thinkers who are constantly acquiring fluency in procedures alongside developing conceptional understanding set by high expectations.
General aims of Mathematics
The key aim of Mathematics at Marlborough Junior School is to develop children’s ability to reason mathematically and enjoy their learning journey through the years with an open mind and plenty of curiosity. This is to be achieved through-
Whole Class Teaching
Lessons are planned based on formative assessments and how much scaffolding will be required. Starter tasks are tiered with questions allowing all children to access and move learning forward to their ability thus, catering for children who may find concepts harder to grasp and those who require a more challenging approach. Teachers and Teaching assistants are all involved at the planning stage and in its delivery.
Lessons are devised in such a fashion that ensures children have a longer time exploring mathematical concepts and then deepening their understanding through reasoning and problem solving as stated in the National Curriculum. The pace may seem slower but there is greater depth to each lesson and it is not a simple tick box activity.
Greater emphasis is placed on teachers to probe and question children’s understanding throughout the session. At all times, modelling correct mathematical language within detailed responses.
Practise is done through variation and not constant repetition. Thus, allowing children to explore and become confident in their understanding.
SEND children maybe supported through additional adults, resources and differentiation of tasks where necessary.
Homework is provided weekly for all year groups with greater emphasis on learning and mastering their timetables knowledge.
Additional Information
Our aim at all times is to promote a positive learning environment that children feel safe and confident to learn in. High expectations and the mind-set that every child is able to learn mathematics sits at the core of what Mathematics is about at Marlborough Junior School.