Maths
At Our Lady's we recognise that maths is an essential life skill which helps children understand the world and enables them to think logically and problem solve.
We believe that being a confident, able mathematician is essential in ensuring that our pupils are given the best life chances possible. We understand that maths is vital for making sense of the world around us by seeing patterns and making connections. Our goal is that our pupils develop a curiosity about maths, which is seen, most importantly, as a matrix of skills and knowledge.
In maths, we are working towards using a teaching to mastery approach. This aims to ensure that no child is left behind.
We have recently updated our school calculation guidance to reflect our CPA (Concrete-Pictorial-Abstract) approach to teaching maths. This ensures that pupils will develop a deeper understanding of mathematical concepts by moving from hands-on experiences to visual representations and ending with the use of abstract symbols.