🔢 Mathematics at Petteril Bank Primary School

🌟 Our Approach to Mathematics

At Petteril Bank Primary School, we believe that every child can succeed in mathematics. We follow the White Rose Maths scheme throughout the school, complemented by Mastering Number in EYFS, Year 1, and Year 2 to cement crucial foundational skills. Our curriculum is designed to develop confident, resilient mathematicians who enjoy exploring mathematical concepts and can apply their skills to solve real-world problems.

📊 Our Results

We’re proud of our mathematics achievements, particularly our outstanding Year 4 Multiplication Check results where 100% of our pupils achieved fluency with an average score of 25.0 (significantly above the national average of 20.6). Our Pupil Premium children performed exceptionally well, with 91% achieving fluency.

📝 How We Teach Mathematics

White Rose Maths

White Rose Maths provides a carefully sequenced curriculum that:

• Builds mathematical understanding step by step
• Emphasises concrete, pictorial, and abstract approaches
• Focuses on reasoning and problem-solving
• Develops fluency alongside conceptual understanding

Our Teaching Sequence: “I Do, We Do, You Do”

We use a consistent teaching approach that supports all learners:

1️⃣ “I Do” – Expert Modelling

• Teacher demonstrates clear mathematical thinking
• Explicit modelling using precise mathematical language
• Thinking aloud to reveal mathematical processes
• Showing multiple strategies and representations

2️⃣ “We Do” – Guided Practice

• Collaborative problem-solving with teacher guidance
• Partner discussions to practice mathematical language
• Questioning to deepen understanding
• Addressing misconceptions in real-time

3️⃣ “You Do” – Independent Application

• Independent practice to develop fluency
• Problem-solving applying new skills
• Differentiated challenges for all abilities
• Opportunities for reflection and self-assessment

Focus on Mathematical Modelling

Mathematical modelling is at the heart of our teaching approach. We:

• Use concrete manipulatives (counters, base 10, Numicon) to build understanding
• Create visual representations (bar models, number lines, part-whole models)
• Connect concrete experiences to abstract notation
• Enable children to choose appropriate models for problem-solving
• Encourage children to explain their thinking using models

Mastering Number Programme

In EYFS, Year 1, and Year 2, we supplement our mathematics curriculum with the NCETM Mastering Number programme to:

• Develop confidence and flexibility with number
• Build strong foundations in number facts and relationships
• Ensure children develop automatic recall of key facts
• Promote understanding of mathematical structures

Children participate in daily 10-15 minute Mastering Number sessions in addition to their regular mathematics lessons.

👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 How Parents Can Support Mathematics at Home

1️⃣ Use the “I Do, We Do, You Do” Approach

You can use our teaching sequence at home:

• I Do: Show your child how to solve a problem, explaining your thinking
• We Do: Solve a similar problem together, asking questions
• You Do: Let your child try independently with support if needed

2️⃣ Mathematical Modelling at Home

• Use household items as counters (pasta, buttons, Lego)
• Draw pictures or diagrams to represent problems
• Use number lines (a strip of paper with numbers works well)
• Try the bar model method for word problems
• Create tens frames using an egg carton

3️⃣ Daily Practice

• Count objects around the home
• Practice number bonds and times tables regularly
• Use mathematics in everyday situations (shopping, cooking, telling time)
• Play games involving numbers, shapes, and patterns

4️⃣ Mathematical Talk

Ask questions like:

• “How did you work that out?”
• “Is there another way to solve this?”
• “Can you explain your thinking?”
• “What do you notice about these numbers?”

5️⃣ Year Group Support

EYFS

• Count objects reliably up to 20
• Recognise numbers and match to quantities
• Find one more/less than a given number
• Name and describe 2D and 3D shapes
• Use mathematical language (more, fewer, same as)

Year 1 & 2

• Practice number bonds to 10 and then 20
• Count forwards and backwards from any number
• Recognise coins and make different amounts
• Tell the time to the hour, half hour, and quarter hour
• Identify and describe 2D and 3D shapes

Year 3 & 4

• Learn multiplication and division facts for all times tables up to 12×12
• Add and subtract numbers mentally and using written methods
• Recognise fractions of shapes and amounts
• Tell the time to the nearest minute
• Measure and compare lengths, weights, and capacities

Year 5 & 6

• Practice written methods for all four operations
• Recognize equivalent fractions, decimals, and percentages
• Calculate areas and perimeters of shapes
• Interpret data in different formats
• Solve multi-step problems and explain reasoning

🌐 Helpful Online Resources

Free Resources

• White Rose Maths Home Learning Resources
• BBC Bitesize Maths
• Topmarks – Especially “Hit the Button” for number bonds and times tables
• NRICH – Problem-solving activities
• Times Tables Rock Stars – All pupils have a login

Apps

• Numbots (EYFS and KS1)
• Times Tables Rock Stars (KS1 and KS2)
• White Rose 1-Minute Maths

📊 Mathematics in Action

Throughout the year, we celebrate mathematics through:

• Number Day – Fun activities raising money for the NSPCC
• Puzzle Days – Problem-solving challenges across the school
• Real-world Projects – Applying mathematics to everyday situations
• Inter-school Competitions – CET maths challenge

💬 Mathematics Vocabulary

Each term, we focus on key mathematical vocabulary. We encourage parents to use these terms at home:

Examples of Key Terms:

• EYFS: more, less, equal, share, add, take away
• Year 1 & 2: digit, tens, ones, addition, subtraction, multiply, divide
• Year 3 & 4: factor, product, numerator, denominator, decimal, perimeter
• Year 5 & 6: percentage, ratio, proportion, average, equation, formula