Mary Exton Primary School

Mathematics

At Mary Exton Primary School, we are committed to providing children with a high-quality, engaging mathematics curriculum that is relevant to their everyday lives. From Reception to Year 6, children have daily maths lessons that build a firm conceptual understanding of mathematical ideas, encouraging enquiry, investigation, and problem-solving. By seeing mathematics all around them, pupils develop confidence, fluency, and the ability to discuss, justify, and reason about their methods. Our approach ensures that children not only become fluent mathematicians but also develop strong reasoning and problem-solving skills that they can apply in everyday contexts.

Below are key documents that provide a clear overview of our Mathematics curriculum and show how learning is delivered across the school. They outline the progression of knowledge, skills, and mental fluency from Reception to Year 6, demonstrating how pupils build on prior learning and develop problem-solving, reasoning, and calculation skills over time. These resources also highlight how interventions, fluency sessions, and practical support are embedded to ensure all pupils can access and succeed in mathematics.

In addition, all children from Reception to Year 6 are provided with access to Mathletics, an online maths programme designed to make practising and improving key mathematical skills fun and engaging. Mathletics offers thousands of interactive activities aligned with the National Curriculum, suitable for all ages and abilities. Pupils can also participate in live mental arithmetic games against students from around the world, adding a competitive and motivating element to learning.