Maths at Our Lady of the Rosary
Joy Excellence Service
For the LORD gives wisdom; from his mouth come knowledge and understanding.
Proverbs 2:6
CURRICULUM STATEMENT
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Our vision at Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Primary School is to provide the highest quality of education within a Catholic ethos. We will provide an inclusive education for all where creativity, diversity and personality are allowed to blossom and thrive and where independence, motivation and perseverance become life- long skills. Through the love of God, we will nurture individual uniqueness, treating others with the utmost respect at all times, working hard using the talents God has given us for the good of other people and to achieve our best. At Our Lady of the Rosary, we will nurture a strong learning partnership between home, school, parish and our wider community. We aim to ensure pupils enjoy learning and feel prepared for life after school. We also intend to offer our pupils new and exciting experiences through extra-curricular activities that are designed to build resilience, confidence and self-esteem.
SUBJECT RATIONALE
Developing children’s curiosity and understanding of maths is critical at Our Lady of the Rosary. Our maths curriculum aims to provide pupils with the mathematical tools and knowledge to use contextuality in their everyday life; a network of concepts and relationships which provide a way of viewing and making sense of the world.
Our teaching of the subject is tailored towards students becoming fluent in the fundamentals of mathematics. Through this, our children develop the conceptual understanding and ability to recall and apply rapidly and accurately.
CURRICULUM MAP
CURRICULUM MAP
PROGRESSION OF SKILLS
This document outline the progression of Maths skills and knowledge from EYFS to Y6. This version shows where particular statements are covered and built upon.
WHAT DOES AN OLRS MATHS LESSON LOOK LIKE?
Maths lessons will begin with retrieval questions to recap on previous learning and what knowledge the pupils have committed to their long term memory. Teachers will look at any new vocabulary. As a school, we use the CPA approach and this will be evident in lessons. Children will be able to explain their reasoning of their mathematical concepts that they are learning.
ENRICHMENT
The children use Timetables Rockstars across the school in various different competitions. We also compete against other schools in the area over holiday periods to sustain their learning.
Children are invited to partake in various maths competitions throughout the school
These experiences enhance their love of maths and learning.
PUPIL VOICE
“I like my maths lessons. I help my mum count cars that pass us when we are going to church,” - Year 1
“I find lessons really interesting because I love learning new things. I like to prove that I’m right to the teacher! Year 3
“I love my maths lessons. I understand how important maths will be if I want to become an engineer!.” – Year 6
SUCCESSES
Continuous high ‘Multiplication Check’ scores that have helped in many different areas of the maths curriculum.
Successful parent workshops which give parents confidence to their children at home.
