Mathematics

At Giles Brook we aim to encourage an understanding of mathematics and the relevance it has to everyday life, through a process of enquiry and investigation. A positive attitude towards maths will be promoted and children will be encouraged to think logically and communicate with confidence using appropriate mathematical language.

Our school follows the National Numeracy framework for the teaching of mathematics. Children will complete between 45 minutes and an hour each day on numeracy skills working either as a whole class, small group, in pairs or individually. At all stages, mathematics will be taught using a variety of approaches taking into account the needs of the individual and matching work to ability.

Mathematics teaching throughout the school will include the development of knowledge, skills and understanding in: -

• Number, notation, computations and estimation
• Patterns, relationships and algebra
• Measurement: - weight, length, time and capacity
• Shape and space
• Data handling

In both Key Stages, numeracy sessions will take the structure of:

• A whole class mental maths session
• A whole class direct teaching input
• Group or individual work, developing specific skills
• A plenary session expanding upon or consolidating the concepts that have been taught.