At Braywick Court School we have adopted the Mastery Maths approach to teaching mathematics. This starts in EYFS and the journey lasts until Year 6, each year building on their prior learning.
Our approach centres on the NCETM’s (National Centre for Excellence in the Teaching of Mathematics) Five Big Ideas:
Coherence
Lessons are broken down into small connected steps that gradually unfold the concept, providing access for all children and leading to a generalisation of the concept and the ability to apply the concept to a range of contexts.
Representation and Structure
Representations used in lessons expose the mathematical structure being taught, the aim being that students can do the maths without recourse to the representation
Mathematical Thinking
If taught ideas are to be understood deeply, they must not merely be passively received but must be worked on by the student: thought about, reasoned with and discussed with others
Fluency
Quick and efficient recall of facts and procedures and the flexibility to move between different contexts and representations of mathematics
Variation
Variation is twofold. It is firstly about how the teacher represents the concept being taught, often in more than one way, to draw attention to critical aspects, and to develop deep and holistic understanding. It is also about the sequencing of the episodes, activities and exercises used within a lesson and follow up practice, paying attention to what is kept the same and what changes, to connect the mathematics and draw attention to mathematical relationships and structure.
We use the Power Maths scheme as our whole-class mastery programme. It is designed to spark curiosity and excitement and help nurture confidence in maths.
Power Maths EYFS Calculation Policy
Power Maths KS1 Calculation Policy
Power Maths LKS2 Calculation Policy