RettendonTeaching of Maths
To support the teaching of maths at Rettendon we follow White Rose Maths scheme, which is in line with the 2014 National Curriculum.
The whole class works through the programme of study at the same pace with ample time on each topic before moving on. Ideas are revisited at higher levels as the curriculum spirals through the years.
Adaptive Teaching
Tasks and activities are designed to be adapted for pupils while still containing challenging components. For advanced learners, the scheme contain non-routine questions for pupils to develop their higher-order thinking skills and reasoning.
Problem solving
Lessons and activities are designed to be taught using problem-solving approaches to encourage pupils’ higher-level thinking. The focus is on working with pupils’ core competencies, building on what they know to develop their relational understanding.
Concrete, Pictorial, Abstract (CPA) approach
Based on Jerome Bruner’s work, pupils learn new concepts initially using concrete examples, such as counters, then progress to drawing pictorial representations before finally using more abstract symbols, such as the equals sign.
Variation
The questions and examples are carefully varied by expert authors to encourage pupils to think about the maths. Rather than provide mechanical repetition, the examples are designed to deepen pupils’ understanding and reveal misconceptions.
'KS2 Maths - Parent Workshop' - October 2024