Mathematics at Oak Meadow

 

Our whole curriculum is shaped by our school vision, which aims to enable all children - regardless of background, ability, or additional needs - to flourish and become the very best version of themselves. This vision underpins our approach to mathematics, ensuring that every child develops deep understanding, confidence, and enjoyment in the subject.

We teach the National Curriculum, supported by a clear progression of skills and knowledge. This ensures that mathematical concepts are built on year by year in a carefully sequenced way, allowing all children to develop strong foundations and make meaningful connections across mathematical ideas. Our ambitious curriculum provides sufficient depth and practice to embed learning effectively.

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A key part of building strong foundations is ensuring that children have rapid recall of essential number facts. Across Key Stage 1 and 2, children take part in regular arithmetic sessions to practise number bonds, times tables, and calculation strategies. These sessions, combined with lessons devoted to key concepts, help children:

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• Represent mathematical ideas in multiple ways, using concrete, pictorial, and abstract approaches.

• Learn processes thoroughly and apply their knowledge accurately and fluently.

• Commit essential facts to long-term memory, supporting confidence and independence in problem-solving.

 

By the end of each stage, the vast majority of children are expected to:

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• Use mathematical concepts, facts, and procedures appropriately, flexibly, and fluently.

• Reason and explain mathematical ideas and methods, applying them to a variety of problems.

• Recall key number facts quickly and accurately and use them to calculate and work out unknown facts.

 

At Oak Meadow, our approach ensures that all children develop strong mathematical foundations, resilience, and the skills they need to succeed in mathematics and beyond.

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