Our school follows the National Curriculum for Mathematics, as defined by the Department for Education. The National Curriculum aims to ensure that all pupils:

• become fluent in the fundamentals of mathematics through varied and frequent practice, developing conceptual understanding and the ability to recall and apply knowledge accurately;

• reason mathematically by following a line of enquiry, identifying relationships and generalisations, and developing arguments, justifications and proofs using mathematical language; and

• solve problems by applying their mathematics to a range of routine and non-routine contexts, breaking complex problems into smaller steps and persevering when seeking solutions.

Being a mathematician at Bedford Drive Primary School means:

1. Developing deep understanding through a concrete, pictorial and abstract (CPA) journey, using carefully chosen representations to reveal mathematical structures.

2. Making connections between different areas of mathematics and recognising that new learning builds upon what we already know.

3. Becoming fluent through varied and purposeful practice. Children learn to recall and apply facts and procedures accurately and efficiently so that they can think strategically and solve problems.

4. Reasoning mathematically by following lines of enquiry, identifying patterns, working systematically and making generalisations.

5. Solving problems by identifying what is known, selecting appropriate strategies, making connections and combining facts and methods to find solutions.

6. Thinking and communicating mathematically by explaining, justifying, questioning and proving ideas using precise mathematical language.

7. Developing confidence, patience and perseverance. Children learn to break challenging problems into manageable steps, learn from mistakes and keep trying when solutions are not immediately obvious. Being successful in mathematics does not mean always being the quickest!

8. Using mathematical vocabulary confidently. Key vocabulary is explicitly taught, modelled and revisited through daily mathematics lessons, Mastering Number and other fluency activities.