“The important thing to remember about mathematics is not to be frightened.” – Richard Dawkins

At St. Luke’s, we are committed to delivering engaging, meaningful, and dynamic Mathematics lessons that cater to all learners. Our curriculum offers a variety of activities designed to make learning enjoyable and relevant. Wherever possible, lessons are linked to real-life contexts and presented in ways that reflect the diverse ways children learn best.

To provide a rich and well-rounded Mathematics education, we follow the White Rose Maths scheme, which promotes a mastery approach to deepen understanding. This approach is characterised by:

• Placing number at the centre – A secure understanding of number forms the foundation of mathematical confidence and competence.
• Prioritising depth over breadth – Key concepts are revisited and reinforced to embed knowledge.
• Promoting collaboration – Children learn together, supporting and challenging one another as they progress.
• Focusing on fluency, reasoning, and problem solving – Equipping pupils with the core skills to become confident and capable mathematicians.
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Teachers meet in their phase groups to collaboratively plan maths lessons, ensuring that there is progression in the children’s learning linking it to the national curriculum for their year group. To ensure all children can access and succeed in Maths, we use adaptive teaching strategies, including the Concrete–Pictorial–Abstract (CPA) approach. This enables pupils to explore new concepts using hands-on resources and visual representations before moving to abstract methods.

Pupils are also encouraged to challenge themselves through reasoning and problem solving, using mathematical language to explain their thinking and deepen their understanding.

Assessment is a shared process at St. Luke’s. Children are involved in reflecting on their learning, identifying successes and areas where they may need further support. These reflective discussions with teachers foster a sense of ownership and achievement in their learning journey.