Our rationale;

At Ightenhill Primary School we believe that mathematics is a tool for everyday life.

It is a whole network of concepts and relationships which provide a way of viewing and making sense of the world. It is used to analyse and communicate information and ideas and to tackle a range of practical tasks and real-life problems. It creates a confidence when dealing with number in all walks of life as well as a lifelong enjoyment of the challenges and puzzles that are available.

It is our aim to develop:

• a positive attitude towards mathematics and an awareness of the fascination of mathematics
• explore mathematics in a creative way through Concrete, Pictorial and Abstract approach.

• competence and confidence in mathematical knowledge, concepts, and skills
• develop mathematical understanding through systematic direct teaching of appropriate learning objectives

• an ability to solve problems, to reason, to think logically and to work systematically and accurately

• initiative and an ability to work both independently and in cooperation with others
• an ability to communicate mathematics, sharing ideas, experiences and questions clearly and fluently using the appropriate mathematical language

• an ability to use and apply mathematics across the curriculum and in real life situations

• an understanding of mathematics through a process of enquiry and experimentation