Mathematics

Without mathematics, there’s nothing you can do. Everything around you is mathematics. Everything around you is numbers

- Shakuntala Devi

Why do we teach maths?

At Southill Primary School, we believe in the paramount importance of teaching mathematics, driven by the fact that all children should emerge as competent and confident mathematicians. We instill the understanding that mathematical fluency is essential for navigating and succeeding in various real-world scenarios. Our curriculum places a particular emphasis on fostering arithmetic skills and developing oracy, understanding them as the foundations to mathematical competence. We integrate journaling into our teaching approach, enabling children to explore problems independently and hone their reasoning skills. Both arithmetic and problem solving are integral components of our daily lessons, reflecting our belief that these elements are crucial aspects of the children’s daily lives. We celebrate their accomplishments in assemblies by highlighting their efforts in lessons or presenting TT Rockstar certificates for the development of times table fluency. Our overarching aim is to ensure that every child leaving Southill is equipped not only as a confident mathematician but also as a proficient problem solver, ready to face the challenges that lie ahead.

Southill Primary School

Mathematics

Without mathematics, there’s nothing you can do. Everything around you is mathematics. Everything around you is numbers

- Shakuntala Devi

Why do we teach maths?

Our Mathematics Curriculum

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