OUR INTENT
At Monteagle, our Maths curriculum is designed to provide every child with a deep, secure and adaptable understanding of mathematics through a mastery approach. We aim for children to develop fluency, reasoning and problem-solving skills, enabling them to think critically, apply strategies with confidence and explain their ideas clearly.
We want pupils to see mathematics as a creative and interconnected discipline, fostering curiosity and resilience as they explore patterns, relationships and real-life applications. Through engaging lessons and meaningful practice, children build both competence and confidence, learning that mistakes are valuable steps in the learning journey.
Our goal is for every child to leave Monteagle with a strong foundation in mathematics, a positive attitude towards the subject and the skills to thrive in the next stage of their education and beyond — equipped to face challenges, make informed decisions and contribute to the world around them.
OUR IMPLMENTATION
At our school, we follow the Power Maths scheme, which provides a consistent and structured approach to the teaching of mathematics. Each lesson follows the Power Maths sequence of Discover, Share, Think Together, Practice and Reflect, enabling pupils to build deep conceptual understanding through discussion, collaboration, and reflection.
We also use the NCETM Mastering Number programme to strengthen pupils’ fluency, number sense, and confidence with mathematical vocabulary. This complements Power Maths by embedding key number facts and ensuring that pupils are secure and fluent in the fundamentals of mathematics.
Consistency across year groups is ensured through regular professional development, learning walks, pupil voice, and data analysis. Teachers use the CPA approach (Concrete–Pictorial–Abstract) to help children develop a secure understanding of concepts and to represent their reasoning in multiple ways.
All pupils are supported and challenged appropriately. Those who need additional help are given targeted interventions and scaffolded with appropriate manipulatives and resources. Pupils are also encouraged to deepen their learning by explaining their reasoning, representing their thinking in different ways, and discussing ideas with learning partners.
The Discover and Think Together phases of Power Maths naturally promote oracy, enabling children to express their ideas clearly and use mathematical language confidently. The Mastering Number programme further enhances pupils’ ability to articulate their thinking and describe mathematical relationships.
Assessment and tracking are carried out using Insight, ensuring that all pupils make sustained progress.
OUR IMPACT
Since implementing Power Maths and Mastering Number, pupils at Monteagle have shown marked improvements in mathematical fluency and reasoning. They confidently articulate their thinking, justify answers, and provide evidence for their reasoning. This progress is accompanied by a more positive attitude towards mathematics, with increased enthusiasm, resilience, and enjoyment—especially among pupils engaged with Mastering Number from the start of their education.
Progress is rigorously tracked through multiple measures, including data analysis, book scrutiny, teacher and pupil feedback, learning walks, and end-of-key-stage assessments, ensuring a comprehensive understanding of pupil development.
Ongoing staff professional development remains central, with continuous CPD supporting fidelity to both schemes. Teachers benefit from peer observations and guidance from the maths lead, fostering a culture of collaborative improvement and strengthened practice school-wide.
These improvements reflect Monteagle’s core values of trust, respect, and working hard. Pupils approach mathematics with perseverance and curiosity, collaborate respectfully to solve problems, and develop the confidence and independence to apply their learning beyond the classroom – preparing them to succeed both in school and in life.
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