‘Mathematics is a creative and highly inter-connected discipline…a high-quality mathematics education should provide a foundation for understanding the world, the ability to reason mathematically, an appreciation of the beauty and power of mathematics, and a sense of enjoyment and curiosity.’

(National Curriculum for Mathematics, 2014)

At Hippings Methodist Primary School, we endeavour to provide exciting and engaging lessons, opportunities and experiences in order to foster children’s mathematical understanding and help all pupils to develop a confident, skilled and resilient approach to all aspects of the subject.

Through the teaching of key mathematical skills we aim for all of our learners to: 

• Be fluent in the fundamentals of mathematics
• Reason mathematically by following a line of enquiry
• Solve problems by applying their mathematical understanding and knowledge

Lancashire’s Red Rose Mastery Maths Scheme of Work is used to support mathematical learning across our school.

This is a comprehensive scheme offering full coverage of the National Curriculum and Early Years Framework from EYFS to Year 6. Built on the NCETM’s Five Big Ideas of Teaching for Mastery, the core ethos of the scheme is to develop children's mathematical understanding through carefully crafted modelling and questioning and children actively thinking and learning.

Unlike most other schemes, Red Rose Mastery Maths uses a spiral curriculum approach which reduces cognitive load, supports retention and enables children to make connections across the different strands of mathematics. Objectives are broken down into smaller steps of progression and revisited and built on throughout the year.

By offering flexible groupings, providing an environment that embraces mistakes as opportunities for further learning and encouraging both resilience and perseverance, we enable children to succeed as mathematicians.

At Hippings Methodist Primary School, we aim for all children to leave as knowledgeable, skilful and confident mathematicians ready for the next phase of their learning and future employment.