General Aims

Our general aim is to develop all levels of mathematics relevant to the abilities of
the individual pupil and to the demands of the everyday world and of further
developments in the subject.

 Timetable Allocation

Years 5 and 6:

One hour per day 

Years 7 and 8:

Three hours per week

 How are pupils grouped?

Pupils are grouped by ability from their first entry into the school.  A progression of course material is provided across the ability range.  Groups are reviewed annually.  Review is based on objective testing and teacher assessment.  The grouping system has built-in flexibility, and pupils may be moved between groups during the year when their rate of progess makes this desirable.

What is the National Numeracy Strategy?

The National Numeracy Strategy includes:

1. number and the number systems
2. calculations: written and mental
3. solving problems
4. shape, space and measures
5. handling data

How do we ensure our child is progressing?

Regular teacher-pupil contact and pupil evaluation of class-based tasks ensures that
a child's progress is continually monitored and effectively developed through the
allocation of appropriate resources and materials.

Homework

Homework is set on a regular basis for all year groups and at all levels.

Summary Overview

It is difficult to summarise all the topics covered in mathematics. Its curriculum content follows a spiral pathway along which new knowledge is added to existing foundations. Concepts, knowledge and skills expand as mathematical topics are revisited and extended. Basic aspects of the four attainment targets will run continuously through the work in all years and it would be meaningless to simply list the many topics. However, the following general features are worth noting.

Detailed schemes of work are followed across the four years, incorporating the topics and requirements of the National Numeracy Strategy.

Specific practice is provided for national assessment tasks taken by pupils in Year 6.
 
A four-year course in the writing of mathematical investigations is followed by all pupils in the school.