Implementation - Mathematics
Enabling every child to thrive and succeed
Mathematics
We aim for every child to become a confident mathematician and to develop enthusiasm for and interest in numbers. To support us with the teaching of mathematics in mixed-age classes, we have chosen Abacus Maths as our new scheme. Following a four-week trial, feedback from the children was extremely positive. Below is an introduction to the scheme:
What is Abacus Maths?
Three key principles:
Understanding - that children need a robust understanding and secure foundation in maths to develop:
- conceptual understanding
- numerical fluency
- problem-solving skills
- mathematical confidence.
Progression - to ensure every child can move on, Abacus is built on a series of detailed progression ladders. These form the backbone to Abacus.
Control - We never forget that teachers are the experts when it comes to knowing their class. So we've built Abacus to give you flexibility - offering structure when you want it, and freedom when you choose it.
Abacus Maths covers key mathematical topics each half-term in all areas of Maths and regularly re-visits key concepts, so they become fully learnt, embedded and remembered by children in every year group.
Abacus can be found here:
https://www.pearsonschoolsandfecolleges.co.uk/primary/subjects/mathematics/abacus-1#overview