Maths
Maths Leaders: Mrs Holgate and Mrs Broughton (Holme School)
Vision
Support one another: We provide our pupils with an opportunity to support one another by fostering collaboration, teamwork, and shared problem-solving. We cultivate a sense of respect and community through maths, encouraging pupils to work together to overcome challenges, explore diverse approaches, and celebrate each other's contributions, ensuring every child feels empowered and valued in their mathematical journey.
Honest: Mathematics teaches our pupils the value of honesty by encouraging them to approach problems with integrity and accuracy. We emphasise the importance of being truthful in their reasoning, acknowledging mistakes as part of the learning process, and fostering an environment where honesty builds trust and confidence in their mathematical growth.
Communicate: Mathematics helps our pupils to develop clear communication skills by encouraging them to explain their reasoning, share their ideas, and articulate solutions effectively. We foster an environment where pupils learn to express mathematical concepts confidently, listen to others’ perspectives, and collaborate through respectful and precise communication.
Responsible: We instil a sense of accountability in our pupils, helping them understand the importance of perseverance, accuracy, and making thoughtful decisions in their mathematical work. This teaches our pupils responsibility by encouraging them to take ownership of their learning, complete tasks with care, and approach problem-solving with diligence.
Confidence: Mathematics builds confidence in children by equipping them with the skills to tackle challenges, solve problems, and trust their abilities. We empower our pupils to approach mathematical tasks with self-assurance, celebrate their achievements, and view each success as a step toward becoming independent and capable learners.
Resilient: The path to mathematical proficiency is often filled with hurdles. We teach our pupils the importance of resilience and persistence in the face of challenges. We believe that making mistakes is a valuable part of the learning process, and we encourage our pupils to view setbacks as opportunities for growth.
Respectful: Mathematics fosters respect for precision, accuracy, and the contributions of others. We teach our pupils to approach mathematics with respect, both for the subject itself and for their fellow learners. We value collaboration, teamwork, and a respectful exchange of ideas in our mathematics community.
Our vision is to cultivate mathematicians who not only proficient in mathematical skills but who also embody these values. We aim to develop learners who support one another by collaborating and sharing ideas, communicate clearly by expressing their reasoning and solutions effectively, and are honest in acknowledging mistakes as opportunities for growth. We encourage children to be responsible by taking ownership of their learning, respectful by valuing the contributions of others, and resilient by persevering through challenges with determination. Above all, we strive to instil confidence, empowering pupils to approach mathematics with self-belief and a positive mindset.
Through these values, we aspire to equip our pupils with the mathematical confidence and competence necessary to excel in the 21st century and make a positive impact on the world.
Implementation
Mastery and Aspiration: Our curriculum is designed to ensure every pupil achieves a deep understanding of mathematical concepts. Our curriculum is structured to enable all learners to master foundational skills before progressing to more advanced topics.
Mastery and Adventure: Mathematics becomes an adventurous exploration, with carefully sequenced lessons allowing pupils to progress at their own pace. The excitement of discovery and mastery is integral, ensuring a continuous and individualised progression.
Mastery and Creativity: Creativity is embraced in problem-solving. By providing opportunities for open-ended tasks and varied problem-solving approaches, we empower pupils to think creatively within the framework of a solid mathematical foundation.
Mastery and Resilience: Resilience is cultivated through overcoming challenges in the pursuit of mastery. Our learning environment reinforces concepts until securely understood, viewing mistakes as valuable feedback for improvement.
Mastery and Respect: Precision, accuracy, and a deep understanding of mathematical principles are instilled, emphasising the importance of mastering concepts before progressing. Collaboration and respectful dialogue are encouraged in achieving shared mathematical goals.
Mastery and Independence: Independence is a central theme, empowering pupils to become self-reliant learners. The mastery approach allows individual progression, providing the tools and resources needed for pupils to independently tackle mathematical challenges.
Long Term Plans
Welcome to the world of mathematics at Hinchliffe Mill Junior and Infant School, where our long-term overviews have been meticulously crafted to bring the beauty and excitement of numbers, patterns, and problem-solving to every child. Our approach is not just about meeting the standards set by the National Curriculum for each year group; it's about creating a journey that aligns with the philosophy of a spiral curriculum — a continuous, upward progression that revisits and deepens key concepts over time.
Cherry Class (Year R-2)
Oak Class (Year 3 - 4)
Rowan Class (Year 5 - 6)
Small Steps
Designed with precision, these plans take small, purposeful steps to create a coherent and logical progression through the world of mathematics. Carefully sequenced and paired with their sister year groups, these plans cater to our unique split class structures, fostering collaboration and enhancing the learning experience. Our commitment to a Quality First Teach is evident in the close alignment of learning objectives to each input of the lesson, ensuring high-quality, targeted instruction. With a focus on White Rose Maths principles, these plans provide a solid foundation for mastery, emphasising depth of understanding and problem-solving skills. As your child engages with our medium-term plans, they embark on a collaborative and empowering mathematical journey, building confidence, deepening understanding, and developing a genuine love for the world of numbers. Welcome to a place where every small step is a purposeful stride toward mathematical mastery at Hinchliffe Mill Junior and Infant School.
Cherry Class (Year R-2)
Oak Class (Year 3-4)
Rowan Class (Year 5-6)
Our Mathematics Lesson Cycle
Welcome to the dynamic rhythm of our mathematics lesson cycle at Hinchliffe Mill Junior and Infant School, a journey designed to ignite curiosity, build fluency, and foster a deep understanding of mathematical concepts. Each lesson unfolds in a three-part starter, beginning with focused arithmetic practice to strengthen foundational skills. Following this, we delve into number practice or comprehensive revision, employing quick-fire number facts or a number story. The cycle progresses seamlessly into the exploration of counting, offering purposeful multiplication and division practice. As we transition into the core of the lesson, we embrace representation and structure, nurturing fluency through diverse approaches, and weaving in elements of variation to cultivate a rich understanding of mathematical principles. With a dedicated focus on reasoning and problem-solving, our lessons encourage critical thinking and application of knowledge. To wrap up each session, a stimulating challenge awaits, inspiring our young mathematicians to stretch their capabilities and embrace the joy of conquering new mathematical horizons.
Impact
At Hinchliffe Mill Junior and Infant School, we employ a robust assessment strategy, utilising both formative and summative assessments to effectively gauge the impact of our mathematics curriculum.
Summative assessments, outlined in our long-term plans and mapped at the end of each term, serve as crucial benchmarks for pupil attainment. Our reliance on NFER assessments further enhances this process, providing standardised and age-standardised scores that not only benchmark pupil performance nationally but also enable meaningful comparisons within and between pupil groups. This data guides our teaching practice, identifying potential gaps in knowledge or skills that inform targeted interventions and the general revision starter tasks in lessons, facilitating effective gap closure.
Formative assessments, underpinned by our mastery approach to mathematics, underscores our commitment to ensuring everyone can learn and enjoy mathematics. Our curriculum design ensures a coherent progression, while lesson design links to prior learning and carefully sequences steps to build secure understanding. Formative assessment occurs throughout each lesson, with examples, representations, and models selected to expose the structure of concepts and emphasise connections. Procedural fluency and conceptual understanding are developed in tandem, and the importance of targeted practice is recognised. In our classroom, whole-class interactive teaching fosters mastery, encouraging thinking, reasoning, and application. Precise mathematical language enables effective communication of reasoning, and timely identification of any conceptual gaps ensures systematic intervention. Deep understanding of key ideas is prioritised, and the mastery approach ensures key facts are learned to automaticity, promoting a focus on new learning without cognitive overload. At Hinchliffe Mill, our comprehensive assessment strategy, blending summative and formative approaches, ensures a dynamic and impactful mathematics learning experience for every child.
Early Mathematicians
At Hinchliffe Mill Junior and Infant School, our approach to Early Maths goes beyond the Early Learning Goals (ELGs), ensuring that our EYFS children are exceptionally prepared for their journey into KS1 and beyond. We adopt a bespoke curriculum based on the White Rose Maths scheme, seamlessly integrating our young mathematicians with KS1 children for maths, laying a robust foundation for their future learning.
Our EYFS children have access to carefully mapped out provision that cleverly aligns with both the ELGs and the additional maths objectives offered by White Rose Maths. This ensures that they not only meet but exceed the expected standards for their age group, setting them on a path to success as they progress through their academic journey.
Through our small steps approach, we prioritise skill progression and conceptual understanding, ensuring that each child receives the support and challenge they need to thrive. We offer a range of additional support and enrichment opportunities, including targeted questioning and scaffolds, to cater to the diverse learning needs of our young learners, fostering a love for learning and exploration in mathematics from the very beginning.
By providing this comprehensive and tailored Early Maths provision, we empower our EYFS children to develop a strong mathematical foundation, enabling them to confidently tackle KS1 and beyond with ease. At Hinchliffe Mill Junior and Infant School, we are committed to nurturing confident and capable mathematicians from the earliest stages of their education.
Calculation Policy
Our calculation policy at Hinchliffe Mill Junior and Infant School aligns seamlessly with the principles of White Rose Maths, providing a clear and cohesive approach to teaching mathematical calculations. Rooted in the mastery philosophy, our policy emphasises a deep understanding of mathematical concepts and fosters procedural fluency. By following the White Rose Maths policies, we ensure a systematic and progressive development of calculation skills, allowing students to confidently navigate various mathematical operations. This policy serves as a foundational guide, promoting consistency and excellence in the teaching and learning of calculations across all year groups at Hinchliffe Mill.