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Maths
Maths
Intent
It is our firmly-held belief that every child can succeed in mathematics. We want all children who leaves GGA to have a solid understanding of primary maths knowledge and skills.
We work so that children can keep up rather than catch up and produce learners who are confident and capable mathematicians.
Implementation
We have chosen to adopt and adapt the Shanghai approach of Teaching for Mastery where we use the five big ideas.
This approach breaks down new concept into the smallest possible steps in order to ensure coherence so children understand each element of their learning.
Children are exposed to concepts using physical resources before moving on to images and abstract ideas.
Children are encouraged to discuss and explain their answers to deepen understanding.
Mathematical vocabulary is used from the EYFS to support children in their explanations.
Conceptual and procedural variation is used in order to ensure children can recognise patterns and connections to deepen their mathematical thinking.
Impact
Children at GGA enjoy maths and feel confident with the subject.
They are able to reason mathematically and explain the answers to a broad range of problems and calculations.
Our pupils are able to use mathematical equipment and pictorial representations to support both their calculating and their reasoning.
