Mathematics

At John Locke Academy, we intend for every learner to be confident mathematically and have a strong conceptual understanding that helps them apply their knowledge in a range of contexts. This will give them the necessary skills for applying maths at JLA, in the world around them and life after primary school.

We use a range of materials with White Rose maths as our core scheme of work and planning document. This is adapted where needed and supplemented by materials from NCETM and a range of other mathematical sources. A wide range of practical, concrete resources are available to support children on their mathematical journey from EYFS through to year 6.

Our aim is that children become increasingly fluent with whole numbers and the four operations, including number facts and the concept of place value. Children should develop efficient written and mental methods and perform calculations accurately with increasingly large numbers. Progression within our curriculum will extend children's understanding of the number system and place value. This will support the understanding of the connections between multiplication and division and how they apply to fractions, decimals, percentages and ratio.

Through quality first teaching we ensure: 

• Children are given the opportunity to investigate and understand mathematical concepts.

• Knowledge and vocabulary is embedded and applied.

• Misconceptions are identified and corrected through meaningful interventions.

• Fluency is practised and secured before challenging problem solving is introduced.

• Concepts are presented in a variety of orientations to encourage lateral thinking and reasoning.

• Parents and children are aware of the expectations, upcoming learning and next steps in mathematics.

• All learners have a sense of choice in their level of challenge and are able to meet the learning objectives through use of resources, scaffolding and questioning.

• Children will have an authentic interest in problem solving; be able to articulate their thought process clearly; show patience when dealing with multi step processes and be resilient to challenges

We aim to ensure that children are challenged, enthusiastic and resilient, with the ability to articulate their thought process clearly so that they are in the best position possible to continue their mathematical education after primary school.