Weston Shore Infant School and Weston Park Primary School are proud to have been selected to be Mastering Mathematics Ambassador Schools!

We have high expectations for all our children and make lessons engaging and relevant using a range of concrete resources, pictorial representations and talk.

We plan and teach mathematics using the Ark Mathematics Mastery curriculum (based on the National Curriculum) because it is academically ambitious for all: knowledge-rich, disciplined, logically sequenced, designed to support memory and supports a commitment to diversity and inclusion.

The Mathematics Mastery curriculum allows for cumulative development of knowledge and skills: each school year begins with a focus on the concepts and skills that have the most connections, these concepts are then applied and connected throughout the year to consolidate learning. This gives pupils the opportunity to ‘master maths’ as they are able to develop mathematical fluency and conceptual understanding.

These concepts and skills are developed by applying the 3 Dimensions of Depth to teaching and learning:

• conceptual understanding
• language and communication
• mathematical thinking

with Problem solving at the heart of Mathematics teaching and learning.

Mental Mathematics, including quick recall of key facts, is very important to enable children to become fluent mathematicians. Additional daily ‘Maths Meetings’ and arithmetic sessions allow for consolidation of key aspects of the curriculum and regular retrieval practice.

Read more about the role of mathematics at Weston Park Primary School and Weston Shore Infant School in our Maths policy.

Read more about our curriculum.