Maths

Curriculum Intent:

At Ormiston Meadows Academy, we adopt a mastery approach to mathematics, aiming to provide a curriculum that is both ambitious and accessible to all learners. We are committed to tailoring our maths curriculum to meet the diverse needs of every pupil, ensuring they have the opportunity to achieve ‘mastery’ by developing a deep and adaptable understanding of mathematical concepts. We encourage all children to strive for excellence, be their best and take pride in their accomplishments.

Through every mathematics lesson, children develop resilience and self-worth as they approach different challenges and celebrate their successes. Our youngest pupils begin their mathematical journey with a strong foundation in early number sense, supported by high-quality early teaching. This foundation equips them with the essential skills needed to confidently reason and solve mathematical problems.

Our intent is for every child to leave Ormiston Meadows Academy as able and independent mathematicians, with the confidence and skills to calculate fluently, reason effectively and solve problems efficiently using appropriate mathematical vocabulary. Additionally, we aim for our pupils to support their peers and respect the mathematical knowledge and ideas shared by others.

All children are taught:

• To become fluent in the fundamentals of mathematics, so that they develop a conceptual understanding.
• Reason mathematically by justifying what they are doing using mathematical language.
• Solve problems, applying their mathematical knowledge.

Mathematics at Ormiston Meadows Academy is integrated across the curriculum, such as applying statistics in geography and numbers in physical education, to enhance learning.

Curriculum Implementation:

At Ormiston Meadows Academy we follow the scheme White Rose Maths. This scheme supports the teachers in planning and delivering lessons that meet the year group objectives within the National Curriculum. Within White Rose Maths, children are exposed to elements of fluency, reasoning and problem solving as the lessons are designed around these three mathematical elements. All children have access to fluency, reasoning and problem solving as well as opportunities to show greater depth of understanding.

Times Tables:

Children in Years 2-6 have access to Times Tables Rockstars (TT Rockstars). This is an online, fun and challenging programme that is designed to help children master their times tables. Our children at Ormiston Meadows gain much enjoyment, challenging themselves and their peers to develop their fluency of times table knowledge.

Important Dates:

Year 6 KS2 SATs – 12th May to 15th May 2025

Year 4 Multiplication Tables Check – 2 week period from 2nd June 2025