Mathematics

At Dartmoor Multi Academy Trust we are committed to delivering a high-quality mathematics education that provides pupils with a deep understanding of mathematical concepts, fluency in procedures, and the ability to reason and solve problems confidently.

Why we Teach Maths                                                                    

In Dartmoor Multi Academy Trust, we aim to develop essential arithmetic, logical reasoning, and critical thinking skills, enabling children to understand and navigate the world. Beyond calculations, it fosters problem-solving strategies, mental discipline and resilience, which are crucial for future academic success and everyday life tasks.

We want our children to: 

• o Learn essential life skills enabling them to understand the world

• o Logical reasoning and problem-solving skills

• o Conceptual understanding

• o Foundational knowledge

• o Confidence and creativity

Curriculum & Planning                                                                   

Scheme of work: We are using the White Rose scheme of work. These include full teaching and learning resources with video demonstrations, planning and intent documents, progression of skills, and a full alignment with the National Curriculum.

Long- Term Plans: Our maths long‑term plans set out the full curriculum entitlement for each year group. It provides a clear, sequenced progression of knowledge and skills, ensuring full coverage of the National Curriculum and coherence across the school.

Medium-Term Plans: Ensure math is included in your medium-term plans. Use the long-term plans provided by the music subject lead.

Cross-Curricular Links: Cross-curricular math links enhance learning by applying mathematical concepts to real-world contexts and other subjects, such as measuring in science, calculating distances in Geography, or using ratios in Design Technology. These connections promote engagement, demonstrating the practical relevance of mathematical skills like statistics, geometry, and data handling across the curriculum.

Teaching & Delivery                                                                     

Weekly Lessons: All children from Reception through to Year 6 will receive one math lesson, one arithmetic and one Mastering number lesson per day. These maths lessons are taught by class teachers.

Resources: Use the White Rose scheme of work for lesson planning, activities, and objective coverage and Magma math as an additional resource for teaching and assessment.

Structure of the lessons: Children should be engaged in the lesson through a mastery-based approach (Anchor Task, Guided Practice, Independent Practice)

Inclusion                                                                                     

• Visual demonstrations and videos

• Adapted resources such as sensory breaks and larger print.

• Concrete manipulatives

• Pictorial representations

• Pre-teaching or post-teaching practice

• Effective language including limiting cognitive overload

• Use OAIP strategies to provide opportunities for all pupils to succeed,

  Assessment & Feedback

• A holistic assessment approach ensures that:

• Every pupil can succeed in different ways

• Learning is personalised and meaningful

• Social-emotional skills are recognised and developed

• Maths education contributes to lifelong physical, mental, and social wellbeing

• Verbal Feedback: Use during lessons to support progress.

Curriculum Coverage and Vocabulary                                          

Coverage Maps:

 Ensure all objectives taught are from the school’s math coverage map and do not overlap with other year

Vocabulary Development:

• Display subject-specific vocabulary from the progression Within every lesson, specific vocabulary will be explicitly taught, modelled, and reinforced.

Support and Access                                                                       

All resources are available on White Rose Maths: White Rose

National curriculum in England: Math programmes of study: National Curriculum