Maths at The Willows

At The Willows School we believe all pupils are capable of achieving a high standard of mathematics. We believe that developing early number sense, using a range of images and resources, are essential foundations for more advanced maths and problem solving skills. We build on this early knowledge to recall and apply mathematics knowledge fluently and rapidly. 

We teach maths with a growth mindset in mind - creating a love of learning and resilience so that levels of thinking can become sophisticated. We challenge higher levels of thinking, through problem solving and questioning, to stimulate mathematical creativity.

Problem solving is at the heart of our teaching. We aim to help learners to appreciate the wonder of maths cross-curricularly through science and technology, creating lifelong mathematicians.

Vision

We aim for pupils to have mastered the primary mathematics curriculum by the time they leave us, so that they are ready for the next step in their education.

They will master this by:

• being fluent with the basics (rapid recall, conceptual understanding);
• being able to reason mathematically (making generalisations, justifications and proofs using mathematical language) ;
• being able to solve problems (applying, breaking down problems).

If you would like to know more about the National Curriculum please click here:

When it comes to times tables, speed and accuracy are important – the more facts your child remembers, the easier it is for them to do harder calculations. Times Table Rock Stars (TTRS) is a fun and challenging programme designed to help students master the times tables! To be a Times Table Rock Star you need to answer any multiplication fact up to 12×12 in less than 3 seconds!

For more information or for a direct link to TTRS Click here: