Curriculum | Numeracy (Mathematics)

The ethos of Mathematics at Corbets Tey School is that all children should develop their full potential to understand and apply mathematical skills and concepts in preparation for life outside of school.

Aims:

To provide a broad, balanced and relevant mathematics curriculum that incorporates all aspects of the National Numeracy Strategy differenciated to meet the individual needs of the pupils;
To develop mathematical knowledge skills and understanding and provide opportunities to use what has been learnt in practical situations;
To develop an enquiring mind and a logical approach to problem solving;
To develop pupils self-confidence and their ability to function in and outside the classroom;
To encourage independent thinking and perseverance;
To encourage the use of Information Technology;
To ensure continuity and progression throughout the school;
To develop pupils mental capacity for problem solving.

Within the National Curriculum/National Numeracy Strategy guidelines, all children have an entitlement to have access to the following programmes of study at an appropriate level.

Key Stage 1

Using and Applying Mathematics (problem solving).

Number/Calculations.

Shape, Space and Measures.

Key Stages 2 & 3

Using and Applying Mathematics (problem solving).

Number/Calculations.

Shape, Space and Measures.

Data Handling

Key Stage 4

In Key Stage 4, pupils follow a course that leads to a National Entry Level qualification, - (Certificate of Educational Achievement), or G.C.S.E., as appropriate. Many aspects of Numeracy are cross-curricular with Lifeskills and Work Related Learning.

All children are given termly learning targets for mathematics within their Individual Education Plan. This enables each child to have clear achieveable goals. Where possible these targets are planned with the child and shared with appropriate professionals who work with the child.

Pupils are given opportunities for:

Practical activities;
Problem Solving;
Mathematical investigations;
Individual and group activities;
Using ICT;
Learning through games.

All pupils are given opportunities to use, apply and develop mathematical skills and concepts through activities in other areas of the curriculum where appropriate.

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