Mathematics Curriculum Statement

At Worth Primary School, we deliver a rich, balanced and progressive mathematics curriculum that develops fluency, reasoning and problem-solving skills across all areas of learning. Mathematics is treated as a vital life skill, and we ensure all children are equipped to make connections between their learning and real-world applications. Through high expectations and a supportive, inclusive approach, we encourage children to approach mathematics with curiosity, resilience and a positive ‘can do’ attitude.

Our curriculum is rooted in the National Curriculum and EYFS Framework, and structured through the White Rose Maths scheme. This ensures clear progression, coherent sequencing and a mastery-based approach that builds understanding step by step. Lessons are designed to deepen conceptual understanding and support retention over time, drawing on research from cognitive science and child development.

Children are taught using a concrete–pictorial–abstract (CPA) approach, which enables them to explore mathematical ideas through practical resources, visual representations and formal notation. We embrace mistakes and misconceptions as valuable learning opportunities and promote a reflective classroom culture where children are encouraged to explain their thinking and justify their strategies.

Regular assessments, both formative and summative, inform teaching and identify areas for targeted support or challenge. Booster sessions and arithmetic interventions provide additional reinforcement, ensuring that all pupils, regardless of starting point, develop competence and confidence with core mathematical skills and procedures.

By the time they leave Worth Primary School, our pupils are fluent, flexible and resilient mathematicians. They can approach unfamiliar problems with confidence, select appropriate strategies and articulate their reasoning clearly. Above all, they understand that mathematics is not only a critical academic skill but a powerful tool for everyday life, and they leave us well-prepared for the next stage of their education and beyond.