Mathematics
INTENT
At Sussex Road our mathematics curriculum is designed to empower every child with the knowledge, skills, and confidence to become fluent, curious, and resilient mathematicians. Time is given to explore concepts in depth; for children to reflect upon their learning; and identify connections.
Rooted in the principles of mastery, our curriculum enables all pupils to:
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Become fluent in fundamentals of mathematics including through varied and frequent practice with increasingly complex problems over time.
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Develop a deep, secure understanding of mathematical concepts.
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Reason and explain using precise mathematical language.
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Approach problem-solving with confidence, independence, and creativity.
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See mathematics as an exciting subject, rich in exploration, patterns, and logic.
We strive to build lifelong learners who enjoy and succeed in mathematics.
IMPLEMENTATION
At Sussex Road teachers deliver daily maths lessons following a carefully structured teaching sequence ensuring clear progression throughout the school. We follow the White Rose teaching sequences from Year 1 to Year 6 and the NCETM Mastering Number teaching sequence in EYFS. Lessons include a range of opportunities for children to develop their fluency and conceptual understanding through the use of concrete, pictorial and abstract approaches. Lessons are rich with opportunities to develop mathematical language, reasoning and problem- solving skills. Children are expected to explain, justify, and challenge ideas, promoting mathematical discussion. We foster a culture where mistakes are learning opportunities and dialogue is valued.
IMPACT
The percentage of our children achieving the expected standard in mathematics at the end of Key Stage 2 is consistently above national average but, more importantly, our children demonstrate confidence and competence in core mathematical skills. Our children can think critically, make connections across concepts as well as being able to effectively communicate their mathematical ideas and explain their reasoning clearly. Children are confident in tackling challenges and able to apply their knowledge to a range of situations.
If you visited a Mathematics lesson at Sussex Road Primary School, you would see:
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Lessons structured to include fluency, reasoning, and problem-solving.
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The Concrete–Pictorial–Abstract (CPA) model to support conceptual understanding.
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Misconceptions identified and used as starting points for concept building
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Deeper thinking is encouraged through open-ended tasks, rich problems, and real-life contexts.
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Reasoning opportunities interwoven throughout the lesson
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Lesson activities adapted appropriate for all pupils to develop mathematical skills, independently or with peers
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Precise mathematical language used throughout the lesson and supported through the use of stem sentences
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The use of rich questioning to spark deeper thinking.
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Maths made meaningful through links to other subjects and real-world situations.