“At Berrywood, we are dedicated to fostering a lifelong passion for mathematics, helping every child see themselves as a confident and enthusiastic mathematician”.
Through a supportive and inclusive environment, we empower all learners to build a strong, connected understanding of mathematics. We nurture a growth mindset, encouraging children to embrace challenges, learn from mistakes, and build resilience. Our curriculum is designed to offer challenge for all, with structured lessons that focus on clear, accessible representations, intentional skill refinement, and a progressive curriculum. By promoting confident, critical thinking, we ensure that each pupil, regardless of background or needs, can succeed and apply their mathematical knowledge in a range of contexts.
Our curriculum intends to:
- Build Strong Foundations Through Mastery: Develop understanding through concrete, pictorial, and abstract approaches, with daily fluency sessions to reinforce skills and build confidence.
- Promote Problem-Solving and Reasoning: Foster curiosity, resilience, and logical reasoning through hands-on activities and collaborative learning, encouraging a growth mindset.
- Develop Mathematical Vocabulary: Equip pupils with precise terminology and stem sentences to confidently explain their reasoning and engage in meaningful discussions.
- Utilise Assessment to Inform Teaching: Use formative and summative assessments to identify gaps, track progress, and provide tailored support to ensure steady development.
- Support Continuous Professional Development: Ensure teachers are equipped with research-informed strategies through ongoing training and collaborative planning to maintain high-quality teaching.
- Foster Home-School Partnerships: Strengthen fluency through tools like Numbots and Times Tables Rock Stars, encouraging home-learning to reinforce classroom teaching.
- Apply Skills Across Contexts: Highlight the practical relevance of mathematics through cross-curricular projects and real-world applications to inspire deeper understanding.
- See below for KS2 links/apps to use at home