Welcome to Ashbourne Primary’s Maths page!

Intent:

Maths at Ashbourne Primary School develops competent, confident and creative mathematicians.

Our work is underpinned by our vision and aims: ‘Nurturing aspiration through happy, creative learning’. Our PRAISE aims are at the heart of every lesson and our focus on the removal of barriers to learning is firmly embedded into all areas of the maths curriculum.

At Ashbourne Primary School, children are given the opportunity to experience maths in its rich variety. Our Maths curriculum aims to provide our children with a deep understanding of the fundamentals of mathematics, for example number sense and operations, so they can demonstrate fluency and can use mathematical skills to solve everyday problems. Children’s understanding is deepened by using practical equipment, a range of representations and models. The curriculum at APS promotes proficiency and fluency in arithmetic skills which gives children the confidence to apply their learning in reasoning and problem solving situations. We intend that children master the skills at every stage of Maths. Whilst at APS, children will have the opportunity to enjoy and demonstrate their maths learning outside lessons through mathematical challenges such as problem solving mornings and external competitions. Maths at APS encourages children to work both independently and collaboratively and to practice their skills across the curriculum.

Maths Overviews

Maths is taught to each year group discreetly. Maths is taught daily. Please see the long-term overviews below to find out what each year group will be learning at different stages in the year.