“Our vision is to ensure that all pupils become fluent mathematicians who are able to reason mathematically and solve a range of problems using the mathematics they have learned.

We want to instil a love of Mathematics in the wider world and will achieve this by using a Maths Mastery approach so that pupils acquire a deep, long term, secure and adaptable understanding of the subject.”

 Pupils working within the Foundations Curriculum, will work through stages 1-4.

The aims of the Stage Progression for Mathematics are to ensure that all students:   

• become fluent in the fundamentals of mathematics, through varied and frequent practice, so that they develop conceptual understanding and the ability to recall and apply knowledge rapidly and accurately.  Our student’s chances of success are maximised if they develop deep and lasting understanding of mathematical procedures and concepts.  
• reason mathematically by following a line of enquiry, conjecturing relationships and generalisations, and developing an argument, justification or proof using mathematical language   
• can solve problems by applying their mathematics to a variety of routine and non-routine problems with increasing sophistication, including breaking down problems into a series of simpler steps and persevering in seeking solutions.  

The Progression Phase supports the development of maths mastery flow across the Academy.

The Mastery Flow Principles are:

1. Representation
2. Fluency
3. Probing Questions
4. Further Extension
5. Rich and Complex Principles

The phrase ‘teaching for mastery’ describes the elements of classroom practice and school organisation that combine to give pupils the best chances of mastering maths. By developing ‘Maths Mastery’ our students can work progressively to acquire a deep, long-term, secure and adaptable understanding of the subject.