Thames View Primary School follows a maths mastery approach in line with the National Curriculum (2014). Our principal aim is to develop children’s confidence, skills and deepen their understanding. Wherever possible, we show how maths can be used in everyday situations or within a real-life context.

Teachers structure maths lessons to include the following elements:

• Sharing the Learning Title and where it fits in our learning journey
• Development of varied fluency and basic skills
• A small steps teaching sequence based on the White Rose Hub scheme of Learning
• Use of CPA, including manipulatives and multiple representations (variation)
• Reasoning and problem-solving challenges that deepen understanding of concepts and allow all pupils the opportunity to reason mathematically
• Use of questioning to stimulate mathematical thinking, discover patterns and connections, explain reasoning and make generalisations
• Use of partner talk and collaborative work to further develop explanatory reasoning and deepen understanding
• Immediate feedback given to children’s work and opportunities for clarification/ intervention set as quickly as possible (within the lesson and during the day/week) (A4L). We use teaching assistants to support some children, and to ensure that work is matched to the needs of individuals.

Maths planning is a shared collaboration between class teachers. White Rose Workbooks are used in daily KS1 and KS2 lessons. However, when using squared books, the expectation of the presentation of pupils’ work is in line with the school’s Handwriting Policy.

Enriching Mathematical learning

At Thames View Primary we support pupils' mathematical engagement and development through a range of opportunities both in school and at home. Pupils in EYFS and KS1 participate in the NCETM Mastering Number programme designed to develop mathematical confidence and fluency. Alongside this, pupils in KS2 develop their arithmetic ability through varied practice (years 3 & 6) and the NCETM Mastering Number programme for KS2.   Additionally, pupils from Years 2 through 6 are encouraged to use Time Tables Rockstars as a means of developing their rapid recall of multiplication facts.

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Enterprise Day 2025 – Wednesday 12th February 2025

In early February, pupils worked collaboratively on their entrepreneurial skills. Each class was given a small amount of money to design and implement a business stall where their aim was to make the greatest profit. They needed to consider their target market, the cost of their resources and customer turnover when planning their stalls.

Pupils worked hard on their ideas. The classes that made the most money were the ones that kept their resource costs low. Most classes made a profit of over £100 this year! Classes must then decide how to spend their profits!

NUMBER DAY: Friday 7th February 2025

Thames View staff and children supported the NSPCC by wearing different numbers. 

We have also been developing our problem-solving skills. Each year group was given a mathematical challenge which applied their fact fluency and reasoning skills. The PTA kindly supplied the most creative mathematicians with prizes. Here are some Maths challenge champs:

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Parents: Have you tried the FREE White Rose Maths app designed to build the speed and accuracy of basic number facts? It’s all about targeted practice in engaging, one-minute chunks! Click on the image for more information.