Mathematics

Maths Lead: Mr M Jones

We aim to provide every child with a high-quality mathematics education that is engaging, inclusive and ambitious, enabling pupils to develop confidence, resilience and a lifelong appreciation of mathematics.

Mathematics is a creative and highly interconnected subject that plays an essential role in everyday life. It is fundamental to science, technology, engineering and financial literacy, and equips children with the skills needed for future learning and employment. Through our curriculum, we aim to develop children’s curiosity, enjoyment and understanding of the beauty and power of mathematics.

In line with the National Curriculum, we aim for all pupils to:

Become fluent in the fundamentals of mathematics through varied and frequent practice, developing conceptual understanding alongside rapid and accurate recall
Reason mathematically by explaining, justifying and proving their thinking using precise mathematical vocabulary
Solve a range of routine and non-routine problems by applying their mathematical understanding with increasing confidence and sophistication
Develop resilience and perseverance when approaching challenging problems
Apply mathematical knowledge across the wider curriculum and in real-life contexts
Work both independently and collaboratively, articulating their ideas through purposeful mathematical discussion

At Noak Bridge Primary School, we follow the White Rose Maths scheme to deliver a coherent, progressive and mastery-based curriculum. The White Rose small steps progression allows concepts to be taught in carefully sequenced stages, ensuring children develop a deep and secure understanding over time.

Our Maths teaching includes:

Daily Maths lessons focusing on fluency, reasoning and problem-solving
Daily arithmetic practice in KS2 and later in Year 2 to strengthen number fluency and mental calculation strategies
Mathematical topics taught in blocks to support mastery and long-term retention
Frequent retrieval and revisiting of prior learning to embed knowledge into long-term memory
High-quality resources including White Rose Premium Resources
Adapted teaching through scaffolding, targeted support and appropriate challenge to ensure all learners can succeed and make progress
Opportunities for deeper thinking through investigations and reasoning tasks.

In Key Stage 1, children are taught using the Concrete, Pictorial and Abstract (CPA) approach to build secure mathematical understanding. Pupils first explore concepts using practical equipment and hands-on resources, before moving on to visual representations and finally abstract methods using numbers and symbols. A strong emphasis is placed on counting, number recognition, place value and calculation strategies, with key number facts revisited regularly to build fluency and confidence.

In Key Stage 2, children continue to use practical resources and visual representations alongside increasingly abstract methods. Teachers carefully adapt learning to support and challenge all pupils, addressing misconceptions promptly and encouraging children to deepen their understanding through reasoning and discussion. Opportunities to apply mathematical skills across different contexts are embedded throughout lessons to ensure learning is meaningful and transferable.

Through our commitment to Excellence, Growth and Achievement, we strive to ensure every child leaves Noak Bridge Primary School as a confident, capable and resilient mathematician who is fully prepared for the next stage of their education.

Maths Curriculum Progression Whole School

EYFS Maths Curriculum Map

Year 1 Maths Curriculum Map

Year 2 Maths Curriculum Map

Year 3 Maths Curriculum Map

Year 4 Maths Curriculum Map

Year 5 Maths Curriculum Map

Year 6 Maths Curriculum Map