Here, you will find details about the National Curriculum for mathematics and how we integrate maths into our learning journeys at Kiveton Park Meadows Junior School.

 

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Our Goals

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At Kiveton Park Meadows, from the very start in Year 3, our maths curriculum nurtures confident, curious, and resilient mathematicians. Using the White Rose Maths Scheme, we follow a structured, mastery-based approach designed to deepen understanding through fluency, reasoning, and problem-solving.

Children develop their mathematical thinking step by step, ensuring strong foundations that allow them to apply their knowledge to real-world situations. Our approach focuses on building confidence, perseverance, and a love of learning maths, empowering every child to achieve success and enjoy the challenge of problem-solving.

 

Why Maths Matters

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Developing children’s mathematical skills, logical reasoning, and problem-solving abilities through a structured curriculum not only strengthens their academic progress but also prepares them with essential life skills. Our maths curriculum promotes curiosity, resilience, and independence, helping children to:

• Tackle problems with confidence

• Think creatively and logically

• Apply mathematical understanding to everyday contexts

Through engaging, hands-on learning experiences, our pupils gain the ability to see maths as relevant, enjoyable, and vital for success beyond school.

 

Our Maths Curriculum

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At Kiveton Park Meadows, maths is taught primarily through the White Rose Maths Scheme, which supports our mastery approach. Lessons follow carefully sequenced small steps that allow all children to make sustained progress.

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Our teaching follows a Concrete–Pictorial–Abstract approach:

• Concrete: children use manipulatives such as counters, cubes, and base ten to explore concepts.

• Pictorial: they represent their ideas using images, diagrams, or models.

• Abstract: they apply their understanding to calculations and problem-solving.

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Children experience a balance of fluency, reasoning, and problem-solving across all areas of maths. We use NumberSense to develop number fluency and confidence.

Our curriculum is further enriched by:

• NRICH challenges to develop reasoning and extend thinking

• Times Tables Rock Stars (TTRS) to improve fluency and recall of multiplication and division facts

• Weekly rewards and recognition for effort and achievement in maths

 

How Maths is Taught

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Maths is taught through:

• Daily structured lessons following the White Rose Scheme

• Small-step learning sequences that ensure depth and mastery

• Guided and independent practice to build confidence

• Collaborative problem-solving and discussion to promote reasoning

• Ongoing formative assessment to address misconceptions quickly

 

Learning is practical, engaging, and differentiated so that every child can achieve success.

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Supporting Every Learner

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Our maths curriculum is inclusive and designed to meet the needs of all learners. For children with SEND or those who may need additional support, we use:

• Concrete resources (manipulatives, number lines, base ten)

• Visual supports and structured templates

• Simplified steps and scaffolded tasks

• Interactive games and sensory-based activities​

 

These adaptations ensure that all pupils can access mathematical concepts and experience success.

 

 

 

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Pupil Voice
 

“I like a really hard maths challenge!” 

“Maths is fun because we get to use loads of resources.” 

“Our teachers make maths really interesting.” 

“We love learning new strategies and getting good at them.” 

“I find Times Tables Rock Stars really helps me with my times tables.”

“I feel more confident now because we go over things until they make sense.”