Maths

Mathematics at St Martin’s is a dynamic and engaging journey into the world of numbers, patterns, and problem-solving. We blend the structured approach of White Rose Maths with the depth and rigour of Primary Mastery Professional Development to ensure every child builds a strong foundation in number. Our lessons are designed to spark curiosity, develop reasoning skills, and promote mathematical fluency. Through practical exploration and collaborative learning, children grow in confidence and resilience, seeing maths as a vital tool for understanding and navigating the world around them.

At St Martin's, Maths is more than a subject—it’s a gateway to logical thinking, problem-solving, and understanding the world around us.

Intent

Our mathematics curriculum is designed to inspire curiosity, confidence, and deep understanding in every learner. We primarily follow the NCETM PD materials, which provide a robust, research-informed framework for teaching maths through a mastery approach. This ensures that pupils build secure foundations, develop mathematical reasoning, and progress through concepts in small, purposeful steps. For non-number, we use the White Rose Maths scheme to complement our planning, reinforce key concepts, and support consistency across year groups.

Implementation

We deliver daily maths lessons using the PD materials as the core planning resource, supported by ongoing professional development to strengthen subject knowledge and pedagogy. Lessons are structured to promote fluency, reasoning, and problem-solving, with a strong emphasis on using concrete, pictorial, and abstract representations. White Rose Maths resources are used selectively to enhance specific units or provide additional scaffolding where needed. Regular assessment, responsive teaching, and collaborative planning ensure that all pupils are supported and challenged appropriately.

Impact

By embedding PD materials at the heart of our maths curriculum, pupils benefit from high-quality, consistent teaching that builds confidence and competence. They are able to explain their thinking, apply strategies to unfamiliar problems, and make meaningful connections across mathematical ideas. Assessment outcomes and pupil voice reflect strong progress and engagement, with learners well-prepared for the next stage of their education. Our blended approach (anchored in PD materials and enriched by White Rose Maths) ensures every child has the opportunity to thrive mathematically.

Year Group Overviews

Whole School LTP Overviews

Big Ideas

Our maths curriculum is built around key concepts that help pupils develop a deep and connected understanding of the subject. These big ideas (such as number sense, reasoning, and problem-solving) are introduced early and revisited regularly to support long-term learning. We use structured resources to ensure these concepts are taught consistently and effectively.

Content

We offer a broad and balanced curriculum that covers all areas of the National Curriculum. Carefully selected planning from the Master Professional Development materials guide our teaching, with additional resources from the White Rose scheme used, when needed, to support specific topics or provide extra challenge.

Sequencing

Mathematical learning is sequenced to build on prior knowledge and introduce new concepts in manageable steps. This approach helps pupils develop confidence and fluency, ensuring they are ready to progress through increasingly complex ideas.

Oracy and Vocabulary

We encourage pupils to talk about their maths using accurate vocabulary and clear reasoning. Mathematical language is introduced explicitly and revisited often, helping learners to explain their thinking and engage in meaningful discussions.

Assessment of Pupils

Assessment is used regularly to check understanding and inform teaching. Teachers use teaching assessment, informal strategies and structured assessments to identify gaps, address misconceptions, and ensure all pupils are making progress.

Reasonable adjustments for pupils with SEND

We are committed to making maths accessible for all learners. Pupils with SEND receive tailored support, including adapted tasks, visual aids, and scaffolded resources, to help them engage with learning and succeed.

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