Our curriculum for mathematics follows the White Rose Maths mixed-age curriculum for Years 1/2, 3/4 and 5/6. This allows pupils to learn through a shared mathematical focus, while teaching, questions, resources and independent practice are adapted to meet age-related expectations.
At Hanslope, we want every child to become a confident, fluent and resilient mathematician. Pupils are encouraged to reason, solve problems, explain their thinking and use mathematical vocabulary with accuracy. We want children to understand why methods work, make connections between representations and choose efficient strategies.
Intent
Our intent is for all pupils to develop strong number sense, secure fluency in key facts and confidence with mental and written calculation. We want children to see maths as something they can explore, discuss and understand.
Children are taught to notice patterns, represent their thinking, justify their ideas and learn from mistakes. Through our mixed-age curriculum, pupils learn together through coherent mathematical structures while receiving the right level of support, challenge and depth for their year group.
Implementation
White Rose mixed-age schemes are used as the curriculum spine for mathematics at Hanslope. Lessons are planned around one shared White Rose small step, with the same mathematical focus and learning intention for both year groups in the class.
Teaching follows our five Small Teaching Steps: activate and rehearse, model, guided practice, reason and check, then apply or investigate. These steps help teachers build from prior learning, model clearly, check understanding and give pupils opportunities to practise, explain and apply their learning.
Teachers use practical resources, images, models, stem sentences and mathematical talk to support understanding. Fluency, reasoning and problem solving are developed together, so children are not only learning methods but also learning to explain and apply them.
Mixed-Age Teaching
From Year 1 to Year 6, pupils are taught maths in mixed-age classes: Year 1/2, Year 3/4 and Year 5/6. EYFS follows its own early years curriculum.
In mixed-age maths lessons, pupils share the same input, learning intention and core mathematical concept. The difference is in the work completed and the outcomes expected. Tasks, number ranges, scaffolds, recording, independence and reasoning depth are adapted so that pupils work towards the correct age-related expectations.
This means children learn together as a class, while still receiving teaching and practice that is appropriate for their year group and stage of understanding.
Impact
The impact of our mathematics curriculum is seen in what pupils know, remember, explain and apply over time. We expect children to become increasingly fluent, accurate and independent. They should be able to use mathematical vocabulary, choose suitable representations and methods, justify their thinking and solve problems with confidence.
Progress is evaluated through classroom assessment, retrieval, arithmetic, White Rose practice, maths books, discussion, assessment materials and teacher judgement against age-related expectations.
What Maths Looks Like at Hanslope
Maths at Hanslope is structured, purposeful and active. Lessons begin with retrieval so that important prior learning stays secure. Children then move into one shared mathematical idea, taught through clear modelling, guided practice, discussion and age-appropriate application.
In classrooms, you will see children using resources, diagrams, models, stem sentences and written methods to represent their thinking. You will hear pupils explaining how they know, comparing strategies, spotting mistakes and using precise mathematical vocabulary.
Overall, maths at Hanslope is about teaching one shared mathematical idea, adapting learning carefully, checking understanding throughout and acting quickly when pupils need more support.
TTRockstars 
TTRockstars is easy to use and lots of fun. Playing regularly will really help your child to improve their speed of recall with times table facts.
At Hanslope, all children from Year 3 up to Year 6 are expected to play at least 5 minutes per week. Weekly winners, as a whole class and individuals, are celebrated in our celebration assemblies.
Please see a parent guide for TTRockstars for further details.
Subject Leaders: Mrs Chanelle Bull and Mrs Amy West