All stages begin the Autumn term with a familiarisation, settling in and baselining. This is then followed by blocks of learning around different mathematical concepts. This will vary according to stages, but as an absolute rule of Mastery Maths, 80% of children should have mastered a skill/concept before the whole group moves on. Those who master it more quickly can overlearn and do extension and deepening understanding work so that they have 100% fluency.  

NCETM have set out ‘5 big ideas in teaching for mastery’:  

Much of the intended learning and skills to be mastered within the Mathematics curriculum is captured in the 185 Mathematical Skills OPAL steps. This ladder is broken into the following sub-sections:  

• Number Awareness & Knowledge  

• Rote Counting  

• Rational Counting  

• Number Sense & Knowledge  

• Addition & Subtraction  

• Multiplication & Division  

• Matching Skills  

• Pattern Awareness  

• Shape  

• Measure  

• Time  

• Money  

• Space, Position & Direction  

• Statistics 

What learning looks like in Willow pathway within this AoL: 

• Explicit maths lessons taught 2x week, content is repeated in each lesson. 

• Whole class input and my turn/your turn lasting 5-10 minutes before children have the opportunity to explore linked activities. 

• Activities/lessons build on prior knowledge and learning through the sequence of skills blocks on the curriculum overview. 

What learning looks like in Elm pathway within this AoL: 

• Explicit maths lessons taught 2x week - lessons are repeated twice each week. 

• Whole class input and my turn/your turn lasting 5-10 minutes. 

• Extended independent/group work at the tables to maintain concentration. 

What learning looks like in Cherry pathway within this AoL: 

• 4 whole class lessons each week. 

• Whole class input, activities (independent and group) are completed at the tables. 

• Classes are split into groups based on understanding. 

• Lessons are repeated twice with stretch and challenge added as needed. 

Strategies and teaching tools used to support development of Maths skills:  

• Mastery approach 

• Concrete, pictorial, abstract 

• Songs and rhymes 

• Repetition 

• Opportunities for generalisation and cross-curriculum links 

Resources, training & CPD for staff & families: 

• Nrich: https://nrich.maths.org/ 

• NCETM: https://www.ncetm.org.uk/ 

• masterthecurriculum.co.uk  

• mathsnoproblem.com  

• whiterosemaths.com  

Staff CPD-see staffshare & OneDrive CPD folders:  

Oaklands school documents- Maths planning and resources 

• Maths parent workshops 

• Home-school communication via Dojo to support parents to repeat activities and practice learning at home.