Maths - Reasoning & Problem-solving

At Hunslet Carr, we teach Maths for Mastery following the Singapore model. This is an evidence-based approach, which helps children to develop a deep, long-term and adaptable understanding of  mathematical concepts. As a school, we use Maths No Problem! to create fluent, confident mathematicians who enjoy maths and can reason, solve problems and talk with  confidence using mathematical language and vocabulary. We are very proud to use Maths No   Problem! as it is one of only two Department for Education   approved mastery schemes.

We have high expectations that all children can and will achieve. Pupils are taught through whole class teaching where they all work together on the same lesson content at the same time. Each topic is studied in depth and we aim for the teacher not  to move on to the next stage until all children demonstrate understanding. Ideas are revisited at higher levels as the curriculum spirals through the years. Our caring ethos ensures that any children who fail to grasp a concept are identified early for intervention which will support them to move on with the whole class as soon as possible. Those pupils who grasp new content quickly, are challenged to gain deeper understanding of the topic. All of this enables our pupils to reach their full potential and be successful.

Tasks within Maths No Problem! are designed to be easy for pupils to access while still providing challenge. For high attaining learners, the textbooks include questions to develop higher-order thinking skills. Our approach to reasoning and problem-solving means that each child has their own personal maths journal where they are set tasks to challenge them and deepen their mathematical understanding. This approach encourages children to have  positive attitudes and develop a growth mindset.

Jerome Bruner's work suggests that pupils learn new concepts best by initially using concrete materials such as counters, the by progressing to drawing pictorial representations before finally using more abstract symbols such as the equals sign. Maths No Problem! follows this approach and we ensure that concrete materials are available throughout school for children to access, right from EYFS up to Year 6.

For our Maths Policy, please click   here

Click on each year group to see an overview of the maths curriculum:

Year 1

Year 2

Year 3

Year 4

Year 5

​Year 6

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