Maths

We aim to provide a challenging, engaging mathematics curriculum which promotes a positive and confident attitude to maths as an exciting, creative and relevant subject.

We achieve this by ensuring all of our pupils:

• develop fluency in their mathematical understanding, being able to rapidly recall and apply their knowledge.
• learn to reason mathematically, using mathematical language to explain their understanding.
• can solve problems, through applying their mathematical knowledge in various contexts and using different strategies.

We have an exciting mathematics curriculum and children have access to a range of learning resources to develop a secure depth of understanding.

Please have a look at our calculation policies, which ensure children develop written and mental fluency:

• Written calculation policy
• Mental calculation policy

We also believe that ‘knowledge is power’ when it comes to Maths. Children practise their ‘Number Essentials’ and ‘Knowledge Essentials’ to develop confidence and fluency:

• Number Essentials

Year Group Overviews:

Please see our year group maths maps for the objectives taught across the school:

• Year 1
• Year 2
• Year 3
• Year 4
• Year 5
• Year 6

We often hold whole school maths days, each with a different focus, such as; Challenge Maths Day, Number Day and Maths through Art Day. We continue to encourage and foster a love of mathematical enquiry that enables children to be confident mathematicians.  Our outdoor learning initiatives are a great way for children to see maths in the world around them.

Year Group Key Instant Recall Facts (KIRFs):

Key Instant Recall Facts (KIRFs) help children develop quick and confident recall of important maths facts such as number bonds, times tables and related calculations. These facts are organised into half-termly units so children can focus on a small set of key skills at a time. 

• Year 1 KIRFs
• Year 2 KIRFs
• Year 3 KIRFs
• Year 4 KIRFs
• Year 5 KIRFs
• Year 6 KIRFs

By practising these regularly, pupils build strong foundations in fluency, allowing them to solve problems more efficiently and focus on deeper mathematical thinking.

Maths SWAY 

Click on the SWAY below to find out more about Maths at Holy Trinity and how you can help support your child at home. 

Home learning 

We use ‘Times Table Rockstars’ and 'Numbots' to help pupils develop rapid recall of number bonds and multiplication facts. Logins are the same for both sites. 

• TTRockstars
• Numbots

Useful Websites 

Below are some links to some useful websites with games and activities on for children to continue their learning at home. 

Maths Games and Activity Packs 

Year 3

Year 4

Year 5

Year 6

 Family Maths Toolkit

The Family Maths Toolkit is full of ideas to help parents, families and children aged 13 and under enjoy everyday maths activities together.

Please click on the picture to access the website. It will help build children's confidence by being positive about maths, praising effort rather than talent and highlighting maths in everyday life.