Intent

Claremont aims to provide a high-quality mathematics education that 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. There is a balance of fluency, problem solving and reasoning following KCC guidance of progression. The children make use of manipulatives (equipment), working walls, the outdoors and each other in order to develop their understanding. Teachers develop children's independent higher order thinking skills. When children are able to describe, represent, explain, and create their own example of a concept, idea or technique, they are demonstrating 'mastery'. When children are able to solve problems of greater complexity, demonstrating creativity and imagination, independently explore and investigate, communicate results clearly, and systematically explain and generalise, they are working at greater depth.

Curriculum for mathematics on a year-by-year basis

Reception Year
Year 1
Year 2
Year 3
Year 4
Year 5
Year 6

Calculation

Reception Year
Years 1 and 2
Years 3 and 4
Years 5 and 6

Five Ways to Share Maths with Kids

Maths has moved on since many parents were at school. It's not about mechanically answering questions, it's about enjoying maths and being curious and learning about its beauty and power.

In this TED Talk, Dan Finkel explains how maths can be playful and is something to explore and enjoy.
https://www.ted.com/talks/dan_finkel_5_ways_to_app...

Online Learning

Numbots (Year 1 & 2) https://numbots.com
This is a web based and app based learning resource. The goal is for pupils to use efficient mental calculation strategies to add and subtract two-digit numbers, so that they leave counting on their fingers behind! Visit https://numbots.com/schools/ for more information.

Times Tables Rockstars (Years 3-6) https://ttrockstars.com
This is a web based and app based learning resource. It is a personalised times tables training programme. For information about the TTRS model, visit:

 

For information about the online games, visit:
 

Please see the parent guide for further information.

Glossary

Please click on this link to find out the meaning of mathematical terms.

What is 'mastery in mathematics'?

Please click on this video link to understand what is meant by 'mastery'.

Countdown Answer Sheet

Please follow the link to the Countdown answer sheet.