Mathematics

“Mathematics helps us to see the order and beauty of God’s creation.”

We are proud to give our children the tools they need to succeed and grow in faith and knowledge.

 

We deliver Mathematics' lessons using White Rose Maths and complement this with NCETM Mastering Number and TT Rock Stars.

 

Intent

At St Cuthbert's Catholic Primary School, we aim to provide a high-quality mathematics curriculum that nurtures curiosity, confidence, and problem-solving skills. Through White Rose Maths, we seek to develop a deep understanding of mathematical concepts, enabling every child to become fluent in number, reason mathematically, and apply their knowledge to real-life situations. Our approach reflects Gospel values by encouraging perseverance, collaboration, and respect for the God-given gift of learning.

Our aim in using NCETM's Mastering Number alongside White Rose Maths, is to give every child a strong foundation in number sense. Through the NCETM Mastering Number programme, we help pupils understand numbers deeply, so they can use them confidently in everyday life and future learning.

The intent of the NCETM Mastering Number programme is to ensure pupils in Reception through to Year 5, develop a deep understanding of number relationships and fluency with numbers to 20. This underpins later success in mathematics and supports equity of access for all learners.

 

Implementation

We follow the White Rose Maths scheme to deliver a carefully sequenced curriculum that builds knowledge step by step. Lessons are structured to promote mastery, using concrete, pictorial, and abstract representations to ensure conceptual understanding. Teachers use small steps and varied practice to support all learners, including those who need additional help and those ready for greater challenge. Regular assessment and feedback guide progress, while opportunities for discussion and reasoning foster a growth mindset rooted in faith and resilience.

Alongside White Rose Maths, using NCETM's Mastering Number, we deliver

· Daily sessions delivered alongside the main mathematics curriculum.

· Structured teaching using NCETM resources and manipulatives to strengthen conceptual understanding.

· Professional development for staff through NCETM guidance and collaborative planning.

· Integration of Catholic values by fostering perseverance, curiosity, and respect for learning.

 

Impact

Through this approach, pupils develop secure mathematical foundations and confidence to tackle increasingly complex problems. They demonstrate fluency, reasoning, and problem-solving skills across all areas of mathematics. Our children leave each key stage prepared for the next, with a love of learning and the ability to see the beauty and order of God’s creation through mathematics. Success is measured not only by strong outcomes but by pupils’ enjoyment, engagement, and readiness to use maths in everyday life.

 

 

TT Rock Stars

When it comes to times tables, speed and accuracy are important – the more facts your child remembers, the easier it is for them to do harder calculations.

Times Table Rock Stars is a fun and challenging programme designed to help students master the times tables! To be a Times Table Rock Star you need to answer any multiplication fact up to 12×12 in less than 3 seconds!

Enter your child’s username and password – this should be stuck into their Reading Record.

 

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