Mastery Maths Curriculum at Le Cateau
What is Maths No Problem?
At Le Cateau, we develop a mastery approach to mathematics by using Maths No Problem! Maths No Problem! is a comprehensive program that adopts a spiral curriculum design with carefully built-up mathematical concepts and processes adapted from the maths mastery approaches used in Singapore. The Concrete-Pictorial-Abstract (C-P-A) approach forms an integral part of the learning process through the materials developed for this scheme.
As part of school development, we are involved with a Mastery Maths Program that supports the delivery of the curriculum. This development provides access to resources and bespoke training that complement Maths No Problem scheme from NCETM.
A break down of the 'Schemes of Work' for each individual year group can be found in the dedicated areas in the dropdown menu
What is Fluency In Number?
We also recognise the importance of fluency in maths. Fluency skills in maths is about number sense and being able to select the most appropriate/efficient method for the task at hand; to be able to apply a skill to multiple contexts. The National Curriculum states that pupils should become fluent in the fundamentals of mathematics through varied and frequent practice. While a part of this is about knowing key mathematical facts and recalling them efficiently, fluency means so much more than this at it allows pupils to delve much deeper.
For learning to be retained and reactivated, pupils need opportunities for retrieval and rehearsal. Our pupils carry out daily fluency tasks designed to allow pupils time to remember, practice and secure, the learning necessary to be successful in mathematics. As a school, we are part of the NCETM Mastering Number Program and implement this structure across the school. The fluency program for each year group can be found here:
What is the Mastering Number Project?
Following the successful implementation of the a Mastering Number program in FS2 (Reception), Year 1 and Year 2 securing firm foundations in the development of good number sense, we are delighted to be working with the Yorkshire and Humber Maths Hub to introduce Mastering Number in Key Stage 2. The aim over time is that children will consolidate additive fluency skills and move into multiplicative number sense developing their confidence and flexibility with number.
As the program evolves pupils will:
- Develop fluency in calculation and a confidence and flexibility with number that exemplifies good number sense.
- Be able to clearly communicate their mathematical ideas.
- Make good progress towards the Early Learning Goals and Year Group Expectations.
- Demonstrate a positive attitude towards maths.
- Demonstrate a willingness to ‘have a go’.
