Weaving a journey as a mathematician at
Brooklands Farm
Our Maths Intent
At Brooklands Farm Primary school, we weave a life long learning journey, entwining positive personal wellbeing with high aspiration for academic success. The teaching and learning of Mathematics is an integral part of this. We want to create confident, skilful mathematicians who are curious, ask questions and have the ability to reason mathematically using a well-developed vocabulary. It is our intention that maths is filled with connections, so that our children can engineer success and are able to open, grow and believe in their learning.
Through our maths curriculum, we aim to create resilient students who are able to mathematically explain ideas and use fluency skills to become confident mathematicians. At Brooklands Farm, we encourage our children to talk through their ideas, we want them to be able to reason and problem solve and also use this discussion time to identify and remedy any misconceptions that arise within the classroom.
At Brooklands Farm Primary School, we aim to develop confident, capable mathematicians who understand the value and enjoyment of mathematics. We believe that the key to success in maths is a well-structured and ambitious curriculum, which allows children to revisit and build on prior knowledge. By consistently revisiting previously taught concepts, we ensure children retain what they have learned, transferring knowledge from their short-term memory to their long-term memory. This approach helps children to know more and remember more, building a solid foundation for future learning.
We are committed to delivering a high-quality mathematics education that encourages a deep understanding of key concepts. Our teaching approach is based on the mastery model, where learning is broken down into small, manageable steps. This ensures that every child can demonstrate a clear understanding of essential mathematical principles before moving on to more complex ideas.
In the Early Years and Key Stage 1, we use Mastering Maths, a programme specifically designed to build strong foundations in number sense and basic operations. This supports children in developing fluency and confidence in mathematics. As children progress into Key Stage 2, we transition to Power Maths, a highly structured and progressive curriculum that continues the mastery journey, focusing on problem-solving, reasoning, and independent thinking.
Throughout all stages, the principles of mastery are at the heart of our teaching. We use a range of teaching resources, including concrete materials, pictorial representations, and abstract methods, to ensure that all children can engage with mathematical ideas in a way that is meaningful to them. Our planning and lessons are carefully designed to integrate these principles across all year groups, ensuring that every pupil not only achieves proficiency but also develops a genuine love for mathematics.
By promoting the use of key tools, mathematical language, and strategies, we aim to equip all children with the skills and confidence they need to succeed in maths and beyond.
Curriculum Overview
Below is our Curriculum Progression Document. This shows how the threshold concepts are revisited and built upon year by year.
At Brooklands Farm, we use the Power Maths calculation policy to ensure that our children are being taught knowledge through the use of key resources. It also ensures that all methods used by teachers are consistent and built upon each year to help children know more and remember more.
KS1 (Year 1 and 2) Calculation Policy
LKS2 (Year 3 and 4) Calculation Policy
UKS2 (Year 5 and 6) Calculation Policy
