Why do we learn maths?
At Ark Oval, we follow a mastery approach to teaching mathematics, which reflects the teaching found in high performing education systems internationally including Singapore and China. The curriculum is designed with the ambitious goal of all pupils achieving mastery in mathematics. We aim to develop a love of the subject and an ability to connect areas of learning together and solve problems. We follow the Maths Mastery scheme but ensure this is adapted to support the needs of our pupils. Our curriculum is cumulative with the most fundamental concepts (such as place value) being taught at the beginning of each year. With fundamental skills and knowledge secured first, we can then use connections to build mathematical fluency and conceptual understanding throughout the school year. This approach means that curriculum content is taught in considerable depth from an early stage. Concepts are then revisited throughout the year during mini maths sessions to improve recall and connection making
Reception
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Early mathematical experiences Pattern and early number Numbers within 6 |
Addition and subtraction within 6 Measures Shape and sorting Calendar and time |
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Numbers within 10 Addition and subtraction within 10 Numbers within 15 |
Grouping and sharing Numbers within 20 Doubling and halving |
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Shape and pattern Addition and subtraction within 20 Money |
Measures Depth of numbers within 20 Numbers beyond 20 |
Year 1
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Numbers to 10 Addition and subtraction within 10 Shape and patterns |
Shape and patterns Numbers to 20 Addition and subtraction within 20 |
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Time Exploring calculation strategies within 20 Numbers to 50 |
Addition and subtraction within 20 Fractions Measures: Length and mass |
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Numbers 50 to 100 and beyond Addition and subtraction Money |
Money Multiplication and division Measures: Capacity and volume |
Year 2
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Numbers within 100 Addition and subtraction of 2-digit numbers Addition and subtraction word problems |
Measures: Length Graphs Multiplication and division: 2,5, and 10 |
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Time Fractions Addition and subtraction of 2-digit numbers |
Money Face, shapes and patterns; lines and turns |
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Numbers within 1000 Measures: Capacity and volume Measures: Mass |
Exploring calculation strategies Multiplication and division: 3 and 4 |
Year 3
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Number sense and exploring calculation strategies Place value |
Graphs Addition and subtraction Length and perimeter |
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Multiplication and division Deriving multiplication and division facts |
Time Fractions |
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Angles and shape Measures |
Securing multiplication and division Exploring calculation strategies and place value |
Year 4
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Reasoning with large numbers Addition and subtraction |
Multiplication and division Discrete and continuous data |
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Securing multiplication facts Fractions |
Time Decimals Area and perimeter |
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Solving measures and money problems Shape and symmetry |
Position and direction Reasoning with pattern and sequences 3-D shape |
Year 5
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Reasoning with large whole integers Integer addition and subtraction Line graphs and timetables |
Multiplication and division Perimeter and area |
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Fractions and decimals Angles |
Fractions and percentages Transformations |
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Converting units of measure Calculating with whole numbers and decimals |
2-D and 3-D shape Volume Problem solving |
Year 6
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Integers and decimals Multiplication and division |
Multiplication and division Calculation problems |
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Fractions Missing angles and length |
Coordinates and shapes Fractions |
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Decimals and measure Percentage and statistics |
Proportion problems |