The Teaching of Maths
Our Maths Leader is Miss Megan Rooney
Maths at Hoyland Springwood
Welcome to our school’s dedicated webpage for Mathematics. Our primary school aims to develop our students into confident and capable mathematicians, who have a deep understanding and appreciation for mathematical concepts, and can confidently apply their skills to real-life situations. We are committed to providing a stimulating and challenging learning environment that encourages curiosity, perseverance, and critical thinking, and fosters a love for learning and exploration.
We implement our Mathematics curriculum through a carefully designed and structured program that builds on students' prior knowledge and their experiences of the world. We teach Mathematics using a range of strategies and resources, including high-quality online resources and manipulatives. We use concrete and pictorial representations to help students visualise and understand mathematical concepts before moving on to abstract notions. We structure our lessons to incorporate interactive and engaging activities, questioning strategies, and opportunities for independent and collaborative learning that promote students' fluency, reasoning, and problem-solving. We frequently assess students' progress using a variety of methods such as quizzes, tests, and observations, and provide timely and relevant feedback that enables each child to identify strengths and areas for improvement.
The impact of our Mathematics program is evident in our students' high levels of achievement, confidence, and enjoyment in mathematics. Our students can apply their mathematical knowledge and skills to solve a wide range of problems and challenges, and have a deep understanding of mathematical concepts such as number and place value, multiplication and division, fractions and decimals, geometry and measurement, and statistics and probability. They can reason and explain their mathematical thinking coherently, and can communicate their ideas orally and in writing. Our students are equipped with the tools and skills they need to navigate the mathematical demands of everyday life and future academic pursuits.
Welcome to our school’s dedicated webpage for Mathematics. Our primary school aims to develop our students into confident and capable mathematicians, who have a deep understanding and appreciation for mathematical concepts, and can confidently apply their skills to real-life situations. We are committed to providing a stimulating and challenging learning environment that encourages curiosity, perseverance, and critical thinking, and fosters a love for learning and exploration.
We implement our Mathematics curriculum through a carefully designed and structured program that builds on students' prior knowledge and their experiences of the world. We teach Mathematics using a range of strategies and resources, including high-quality online resources and manipulatives. We use concrete and pictorial representations to help students visualise and understand mathematical concepts before moving on to abstract notions. We structure our lessons to incorporate interactive and engaging activities, questioning strategies, and opportunities for independent and collaborative learning that promote students' fluency, reasoning, and problem-solving. We frequently assess students' progress using a variety of methods such as quizzes, tests, and observations, and provide timely and relevant feedback that enables each child to identify strengths and areas for improvement.
The impact of our Mathematics program is evident in our students' high levels of achievement, confidence, and enjoyment in mathematics. Our students can apply their mathematical knowledge and skills to solve a wide range of problems and challenges, and have a deep understanding of mathematical concepts such as number and place value, multiplication and division, fractions and decimals, geometry and measurement, and statistics and probability. They can reason and explain their mathematical thinking coherently, and can communicate their ideas orally and in writing. Our students are equipped with the tools and skills they need to navigate the mathematical demands of everyday life and future academic pursuits.
Here are the progression maps that show when key skills are taught across school:
