Mathematics Curriculum

Vision:

At Brooke School, our Maths curriculum fosters curiosity and a deeper understanding of the world. We aim to cultivate learners' mathematical reasoning and problem-solving abilities, empowering them to connect mathematical concepts such as numbers, shapes, space, and measurement. Our focus is to develop the skills and confidence to apply these concepts to real-life situations, preparing them for life beyond school.

Aims:

• To inspire curiosity and enthusiasm for learning by using real-life examples and resources, promoting exploration and discussion.
• To equip learners with the vocabulary and skills to communicate mathematical ideas effectively.
• To develop a secure understanding and fluency with numbers and the number system.
• To explore key mathematical concepts, such as shapes, space, measurement, and patterns, through a variety of hands-on, sensory experiences.
• To use practical objects to enhance measuring skills in real-life contexts.
• To strengthen learners' problem-solving abilities through decision-making, reasoning, and applying knowledge in diverse situations.
• To ensure that all learners are provided with the opportunity to progress in Maths, regardless of their starting point.
• To offer learners suitable accreditation that supports their development and prepares them for life after school.

Curriculum Design

Our mathematics curriculum is carefully planned and sequenced to ensure that new knowledge and skills build progressively on prior learning, working towards clearly defined end points. It follows the National Curriculum guidance, recognising mathematics as an interconnected subject where pupils need to move fluently between representations of mathematical ideas.

We adopt a Concrete, Pictorial, Abstract (CPA) approach, allowing pupils to first explore mathematical concepts using tangible resources (concrete), then represent their understanding visually (pictorial), and finally apply their knowledge using abstract symbols and reasoning. This approach supports a deep and secure understanding of mathematical concepts.

Mastery is at the heart of our curriculum. We aim for all pupils to achieve a profound understanding of mathematical concepts, enabling them to apply their knowledge in a variety of contexts. To support this, we provide purposeful opportunities for pupils to consolidate and apply their mathematical skills across the wider curriculum, ensuring they can make meaningful connections between taught concepts and real-life applications.

Through this structured and interconnected approach, our pupils develop confidence, fluency, and problem-solving skills that prepare them for future learning and everyday life.