Maths
At Nun Monkton, we intend for our maths curriculum to inspire children to master the skills and knowledge needed to solve real life problems. We make mathematics a positive, enjoyable learning experience through which the children understand the importance of maths in their everyday lives.
We believe that it is vital for all our pupils to make sense of the patterned and numerical world around them. We aim to provide pupils a secure understanding of number, place value, the 4 operations, fractions, geometry, measure and statistics, to enable them to solve real life problems. We encourage our pupils to ask questions, make relationships between numbers and approach problem solving in creative ways.
Our maths curriculum helps children become resilient, respectful and determined. Through high challenge/ low threat tasks, children have the opportunity to work collaboratively, discussing and respecting different opinions and starting points.
Mistakes are an important part of maths. It is through mistake making, combined with sympathetic and varied teaching methods, that children develop their understanding of mathematical concepts as well as wider skills such as confidence and self-esteem.
We ensure the children have a good knowledge of key number facts and understand place value, as this underpins all aspects of mathematical development.
Practical activities form the basis of maths learning in Early Years and Key Stage One, but equally hold a vital place in Key Stage Two maths. As children learn core skills, their fluency and ability to reason develop as they progress through school.
Children are constantly challenged to explain why, to prove how they know, to convince that they are correct or to find all possible outcomes. To facilitate children to know more, remember more and understand more, key concepts run through the wider curriculum and opportunities to revisit previous learning are planned into every lesson.