Maths Policy

At Springfield we aim to ensure all our pupils:  

• Become fluent in the fundamentals of mathematics so that they develop conceptual understanding and the ability to recall and apply knowledge rapidly and accurately  
• Reason mathematically by following a line of enquiry and developing an argument, justification or proof using mathematical language  
• Can solve problems by applying their mathematics to a variety of problems with increasing sophistication, including breaking down problems into a series of simpler steps and persevering in seeking solutions. 
• Understand the importance of mathematics in everyday life 
• Develop and apply mathematical skills and knowledge beyond the daily mathematics lesson 

Our school values of independence, teamwork, creativity and resilience help to underpin our mathematical intent.   

We teach mathematics through a mastery approach. This means that we are teaching our pupils to have a deeper understanding. Being able to explain how they got an answer, why that answer is right and what might happen if a particular variable was changed are the hallmarks of a mathematician.  

A mathematician needs:  

• To be analytical: able to spot similarities and differences  
• To be critical: able to identify problems and mistakes  
• To be a problem solver: resilient enough to approach a problem from different angles  
• To be inquisitive and curious: want to know why and how things work  
• To be precise: able to understand precisely what is and what is not 
• To be a risk-taker: not afraid to make mistakes as they are part of the learning process  

To help you understand the key knowledge that your child should know by the end of their year group, please find below Maths Knowledge Organisers. You can use these at home to help revise key knowledge with your child.

Y1 Maths Knowledge Organiser

Y2 Maths Knowledge Organiser

Y3 Maths Knowledge Organiser

Y4 Maths Knowledge Organiser

Y5 Maths Knowledge Organiser

Y6 Maths Knowledge Organiser