Maths

Maths

At Lumbertubs Primary School we strive to make maths accessible and enjoyable for all. We aim to develop confident and able mathematicians who support and encourage each other. We use a planning structure that enables consolidation of skills as well as promoting new learning opportunities. Based on Sarah White’s schemes of work, combined with the 5 big mastery ideas, Maths teaching at Lumbertubs is based on the foundations of CPA (concrete, pictorial, abstract). This is all underpinned by the idea of visualisation. Being able to visualise number is a fundamental skill we promote within Maths teaching as it enables children to access all areas of the Maths curriculum. Previous learning is built upon and consolidated as the children progress through the school. Our lesson structure and daily maths skills sessions, allow opportunities for collaborative learning, individual practice and progression. In Year 6, we follow aspects of the Maths No Problem scheme to embed and consolidate previous learning.

We challenge children to always aim for the top where ever they are on their maths journey. We deliver maths lessons that allow opportunities for problem solving and application of skill in real world contexts. Staff use and model high level vocabulary and always have high expectations of children within their lessons. Our goal is for children to leave Lumbertubs as self-assured, enthusiastic mathematicians that believe they are capable to apply their skills to any field they aspire to.

Mastering Number- Reception and KS1

Lumbertubs is taking part in the National for Excellence in the Teaching of Mathematics (NCETM) project to support the teaching of basic maths skills in our school.

This project aims to secure firm foundations in the development of good number sense (a deep understanding of number) for all children from Reception through to Year 1 and Year 2.

The aim over time is that children will leave KS1 and begin KS2 with fluency in calculation and a confidence and flexibility with number. Research shows that children with secure ‘number sense’ early on will make more progress later on in Maths and across the curriculum.

Each class, in KS1, has a daily ‘Mastering Number’ session in addition to their Maths lesson. Over the year, the children will experience using a range of resources and representations, including a small abacus-like piece of equipment called a rekenrek.

No more counting in ones!

Reception

Year 1

Year 2