Mathematics

The 2014 National Curriculum for Maths aims to ensure that all children: become fluent in the fundamentals of Mathematics, are able to reason mathematically and can solve problems by applying their Mathematics.

At Newnham Infant and Nursery School, these skills are embedded within Maths lessons and developed consistently over time through a mastery approach. We aim to support our children to make connections within maths allowing them to have a deep understanding of mathematical concepts and to apply their learning to other areas.

At Newnham Infant and Nursery School we aim to inspire all children to reach their full academic potential. In Mathematics this means ensuring a curriculum that is fully inclusive of all children which:

Develops children’s knowledge and understanding of Mathematical concepts whilst enabling them to practice and hone skills and methods;

Enables them to think critically and communicate their understanding;

Gives them opportunities to apply learnt Mathematical skills in different contexts across the curriculum.

Provides opportunities to develop problem solving skills useful for Mathematics across the curriculum.

Be prepared for applying their skills effectively in everyday life situations, in their future learning.

Gives them opportunities to apply learnt Mathematical skills in different contexts across the curriculum.

Provides opportunities to develop problem solving skills useful for Mathematics across the curriculum.

Be prepared for applying their skills effectively in everyday life situations, in their future learning.

Mental Maths at Newnham

We have introduced our new Mental Maths targets that the children will be working on within their classes and at home. These targets will support your child’s ability to recall Maths facts instantly.

To help develop children’s fluency in Mathematics, we ask them to learn Key Instant Recall Facts each half term.

The lists of KIRFs have been created to align with the curriculum. They are intended to be challenging and the children will be taught the necessary Maths in lessons beforehand, introducing them to specific visual models to support their understanding.

Please see the whole school Key Instant Recall Facts below.