Intent

We want all pupils at Wainscott Primary School to experience the wonderful power and enjoyment of mathematics and to develop a sense of curiosity about the subject along with a clear understanding of the main concepts. 
At Wainscott we believe all children can achieve success in mathematics and therefore in our teaching we aim to achieve a secure and deep understanding of mathematical concepts through manageable steps. We use mistakes and misconceptions as an essential part of learning and provide a challenge by finding solutions to rich and sophisticated problems. We will spend time becoming true experts in content, being creative by applying new knowledge in multiple ways and contexts. 

We aim for all pupils to:  

• Become fluent in the fundamentals of mathematics so that they develop an understanding of fundamental concepts and the ability to recall and apply knowledge rapidly and accurately;
• Be able to solve problems by applying their mathematics to a variety of problems with increasing sophistication, including in unfamiliar contexts and to model real-life scenarios;
• Reason mathematically by following a line of enquiry and to develop and present a justification, argument or proof using mathematical language.