Maths

At Gladstone Primary Academy our vision is for children at the end of the primary phase to have gained mathematical knowledge and fluency which will enable them to access the secondary phase of mathematical learning with confidence, enjoyment and enthusiasm; providing them with the vital tools needed for life in modern Britain.  

Maths is used daily in many contexts; therefore, making it an essential part of everyday life. We endeavour to unlock these vital life skills and knowledge, instilling a culture of how the learning of basic mathematical skills are a pre-requisite to reason and solve problems successfully; therefore, unlocking the potential of all our learners and the success of our future mathematicians.  

Through their journey at Gladstone, all pupils - regardless of age or stage - will be consistently taught an ambitious and logically sequenced curriculum that will enable them to build on their prior knowledge systematically. This is designed to be accessible to all, regardless of their level of English acquisition or special educational need. The curriculum teaches for secure and deep understanding of mathematical concepts through manageable steps. As a result, all children are exposed to a maths curriculum which enables them to make good or better progress. 

We aim for Gladstone pupils to become fluent in the fundamentals of mathematics, so they are able to develop and use concepts through having flexible knowledge – both within and extending beyond - the maths curriculum, with confidence and conviction. This will lead to them being able to successfully apply their flexible knowledge to solve problems with increasing mastery, involving both unfamiliar and real-life contexts. This will also enable pupils to reason mathematically and allow them to use a systematic approach to follow a line of enquiry or present a justification or argument.