Maths

Our maths curriculum follows a mastery approach, ensuring that all pupils develop a deep and secure understanding of mathematical concepts.

Teaching focuses on three key elements:

Fluency – developing quick and accurate recall of key mathematical facts
Reasoning – explaining and justifying mathematical thinking
Problem Solving – applying knowledge to a range of real-life and unfamiliar problems

We use White Rose Maths to structure our curriculum and ensure a clear progression of learning across the school.

To further support pupils, we also use Third Space Learning, providing additional targeted support to consolidate understanding and help pupils build confidence in mathematics.

Through this approach, pupils develop strong mathematical understanding and learn to think logically and systematically.

Mathematics Learning by Year Group

Our mathematics curriculum follows a long-term plan, which ensures that key mathematical concepts are taught in a clear sequence and revisited regularly so that pupils deepen their understanding over time.

Year 3

In Year 3, pupils develop strong number knowledge and begin to apply this to more complex calculations and problems. Topics include:

Place Value
Addition and Subtraction
Multiplication and Division
Fractions
Mass and Capacity
Money
Time
Shape
Statistics
Length and Perimeter

These units help pupils build confidence with number and develop early reasoning and problem-solving skills.

Year 4

In Year 4, pupils extend their understanding of number and begin to develop greater efficiency in calculation and problem solving. Topics include:

Place Value
Addition and Subtraction
Multiplication and Division
Fractions and Decimals
Area
Length and Perimeter
Money
Time
Shape
Statistics

Pupils also develop their multiplication knowledge, including securing rapid recall of times tables up to 12 × 12.

Year 5

In Year 5, pupils deepen their mathematical understanding and begin to work with larger numbers and more complex concepts. Topics include:

Place Value
Addition and Subtraction
Multiplication and Division
Fractions
Decimals and Percentages
Perimeter and Area
Statistics
Shape
Position and Direction
Converting Units
Volume

These units develop pupils’ ability to apply mathematical thinking across a range of contexts.

Year 6

In Year 6, pupils consolidate their mathematical understanding and apply their knowledge to more challenging reasoning and problem-solving tasks. Topics include:

Place Value
Four Operations
Fractions, Decimals and Percentages
Ratio
Algebra
Area, Perimeter and Volume
Shape
Position and Direction
Statistics

By the end of Year 6, pupils are confident mathematicians who can apply their knowledge flexibly and explain their reasoning clearly.

Across all year groups, pupils are encouraged to explore mathematical ideas through discussion, practical activities and problem-solving tasks. This ensures that they develop not only procedural fluency but also a deep conceptual understanding of mathematics.

Mathematical Reasoning and Discussion

At Eastern Green Junior School, pupils are encouraged to talk about mathematics and explain their thinking. Mathematical discussion plays an important role in helping pupils deepen their understanding and develop confidence in their reasoning.

Teachers regularly use questioning, partner discussion and whole-class dialogue to help pupils explain how they have solved a problem, compare different strategies and justify their answers.

Pupils are encouraged to use precise mathematical language and sentence stems such as:

I know this because…
The pattern I notice is…
Another way to solve this is…
This is the same as…
This works because…

These opportunities help pupils develop the ability to reason mathematically, articulate their thinking clearly and build a deeper understanding of mathematical concepts.

By embedding reasoning and discussion across mathematics lessons, pupils become more confident mathematicians who can explain, justify and apply their learning in a range of contexts.