Mathematics & Numeracy
Here at Harris Academy Tottenham we teach the National Maths Curriculum using a Math Mastery style approach.
Children are more likely to succeed when they develop a strong, lasting understanding of both how maths works and why it works. That’s why we’ve based our curriculum on the strands from the National Curriculum, with a strong focus on reasoning and problem-solving. Maths is a connected subject, so it’s important that children can move easily between different ways of showing mathematical ideas and use the right language to explain them.
While the curriculum is split into different areas, we help children make meaningful links between topics so they can become fluent, confident problem-solvers. The main areas we cover are:
- Number – place value, addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, and fractions (including decimals and percentages)
- Measurement – like weight, capacity, and height
- Geometry – shapes, position, and direction
- Statistics – working with data using graphs, charts, and tables
- Ratio and proportion
- Algebra
Arithmetic & mental maths
Every week, children take part in two mental maths lessons designed to help them quickly recall their times tables and number bonds up to 10 and 20. This regular practice builds their confidence with these essential basics, which then makes it easier for them to reason through more complex problems. In addition to that, once a week they have a dedicated lesson where they learn a particular arithmetic method. This method isn’t just for drills — it’s something they can apply to solve word problems and real-life maths challenges, helping them connect what they learn to practical situations.
Reasoning
Problem-solving and reasoning are built into all areas of the maths curriculum, not just taught as separate skills. To support this, we use concrete resources like counters, cubes, or number lines, which help children physically explore mathematical ideas. We also use visual methods, like diagrams and drawings, so they can clearly see the structure of a problem and understand how to work through it. This approach helps children develop deeper understanding and confidence when tackling different types of problems.
Helping your child with Mathematics
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