Maths

At Ashby Fields, we teach maths through the mastery approach, using White Rose 'Power Maths' as our Maths scheme. Concepts are taught through a concrete (using physical equipment such as counters, cubes and tens frames) pictorial (through visual drawings and jottings) and abstract (mental and written approaches) This method develops deep and sustained understanding. Our teachers use a range of strategies to identify misconceptions during lessons and value pupils ‘brilliant mistakes’. To ensure whole school consistency and progression, we use the DfE approved ‘Power Maths’ scheme to inform and guide our planning. Power Maths is a UK curriculum mastery programme designed to spark curiosity and excitement and nurture confidence in maths. It is built around a child centred lesson design that models and embeds a growth mindset approach to maths and focusses on helping all children to build a deep understanding of maths concepts. Teachers assess children’s knowledge and understanding of key concepts and adapt the sessions according to their needs, allowing for further consolidation and a rich variety of questioning.