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Our Vision for Mathematics at Grove Street

During a recent Twilight traiing session, all staff came together to create the following vision statement for mathematics at Grove Street

"We believe maths should be fun, exciting, and accessible for all. Our learners are encouraged to be curious, confident, and resilient, exploring, asking questions, and learning from mistakes. Maths is connected to real life, celebrated through play, practical experiences, and interactive learning, and designed to build problem-solving skills, self-belief, and lifelong learning. We aim to inspire every child to think, discover, and say with confidence: “I can do maths!”

Our Curriculum 

We have chosen to adopt the Oak National Academy curriculum to ensure a coherent, high-quality, and fully sequenced mathematics education for all our pupils. This curriculum is closely aligned with the National Curriculum and follows the guidance of the NCETM (National Centre for Excellence in the Teaching of Mathematics) and Ready to Progress (RTP), ensuring it is grounded in the latest research and evidence-based practice. By moving to Oak, we can provide clear progression in knowledge and skills, support fluency, reasoning, and problem-solving, and ensure teaching is consistent, inclusive, and accessible for all learners. This approach also allows teachers to focus on tailored support, vocabulary development, and practical application, helping every child to build confidence, resilience, and a lifelong love of mathematics.

Alongside Oak National Acacemy, Reception, Y1, Y2 and Y3 also follow NCETM 'Mastering Number'. This researched based project aims to secure firm foundations in the development of good number sense for all children from Reception through to Year 1 and Year 2. The aim over time is that children will leave KS1 with fluency in calculation and a confidence and flexibility with number.

Children in Year 4 and Year 5 now following Mastering Number KS2. Knowledge of multiplication and division and its applications forms the single most important aspect of the KS2 curriculum, and is the gateway to success at secondary school. This project enables pupils in Years 4 and 5 to develop fluency in multiplication and division facts, and a confidence and flexibility with number that exemplifies good number sense.

Supporting Maths at home

We encourage all parents to download the '1 Minute Maths' app created by White Rose. This allows children to practise their fluency skills in quick bursts and to challenge themselves to answer as many questions correctly as possible. 

EYFS & KS1:  All children have a Numbots account and are encourage to practise as much as possible. NumBots is an online platform designed to help children develop strong number sense and mental arithmetic skills. Please contact your child's teacher if you need account details or support to log on. 

Here’s what it does in more detail:

• Builds Fluency: Focuses on fast recall of basic addition, subtraction, and number bonds, which are essential for later maths success.
• Engaging Game-Based Learning: Uses fun, interactive games where children earn points and progress through levels, keeping them motivated.
• Personalized Progression: Adapts to the child’s ability, providing challenges that are tailored to their current skill level.
• Develops Mental Maths Skills: Encourages quick thinking rather than just written methods, promoting confidence in mental arithmetic.
• Tracking & Feedback: Teachers and parents can track progress and see where children may need extra support.

Y2 & KS2: All children have a TTRS (Timestable Rockstars) account and are encourage to practise as much as possible. Times Tables Rock Stars (TTRS) is an online platform designed to help children master multiplication and division facts through fun, gamified practice

Here’s what it does:

• Builds Fluency: Focuses on rapid recall of multiplication and division facts, which is crucial for more advanced maths.
• Game-Based Learning: Children create “rock star” avatars and play timed challenges, battles, and tournaments, making learning competitive and engaging.
• Personalized Progression: Adapts to each child’s level, providing questions that are appropriately challenging.
• Encourages Daily Practice: Short, regular sessions build automaticity without overwhelming learners.
• Tracking & Feedback: Teachers and parents can monitor progress, identify gaps, and celebrate achievements.
• Promotes Motivation & Confidence: The gamified elements—leaderboards, rewards, and avatars—encourage children to practice independently and feel proud of their progress.
• In essence, TTRS turns multiplication into a fun, motivating challenge, helping children gain speed, accuracy, and confidence with times tables—skills that underpin much of later mathematics.