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Mathematics is a creative and highly inter-connected discipline. It is essential to everyday life, critical to science, technology and engineering, and necessary for financial literacy and most forms of employment. A high-quality mathematics education therefore provides 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 about the subject.
Maths at Chaddesley Corbett- Our Mastery Approach As part of the GLOW Hub, we are committed to using the mastery approach to maths teaching, as it is a research-driven teaching and learning method that meets the goals of the National Curriculum. We use the White Rose Sequences of Learning to help plan lessons to build on prior knowledge - ensuring that pupils have conceptual understanding before moving on to the next step. Concrete Pictorial Abstract At the heart of our mastery approach is the Concrete Pictorial Abstract (CPA) approach. Research shows that when children are introduced to a new concept, working with concrete physical resources and pictorial representations leads to a better understanding of abstract concepts. We use CPA throughout our maths teaching. The White Rose Mastery Curriculum- Puts numbers first: The schemes have number at their heart, because we believe confidence with numbers is the first step to competency in the curriculum as a whole. Puts depth before breadth: It reinforces knowledge again and again. Encourages collaboration: We believe children can progress through the schemes as a group, supporting each other as they learn. Focuses on fluency, reasoning and problem solving: The curriculum gives children the skills they need to become competent mathematicians. Maths in EYFS:
In Nursery and Pre school, teachers plan maths sessions linked to Development Matters and White Rose. Activities are carefully planned, through a range of whole class and small group activities. The teaching is then supplemented through high quality enhanced provision. In Reception we use the Mastering Number programme, through NCETM. Children learn to:
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KIRFsAn important part of maths development is being confident at recalling and applying maths facts. It is essential that these facts are understood completely and children are able to recall them instantly. This allows children to apply their known maths towards written calculations and reasoning based activities with increased independence and success.
Each year group has been set a specific Key Instant Recall Fact (KIRF), which will be their focus for that half term. 
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