At Hawley Primary School, we want all children to develop a love of learning mathematics. Maths should be engaging, playful and challenging, helping pupils to build confidence, resilience and enjoyment as mathematicians.
Our maths curriculum is built around a low threshold, high ceiling approach. This means that all pupils access the same ambitious mathematical learning, while tasks are designed to offer depth, challenge and extension so that every child is encouraged to think hard and achieve excellence.
Mathematics at Hawley is taught through a mastery approach, with a strong emphasis on fluency, reasoning and problem solving.
- Fluency is developed through regular practice, structured games and opportunities to revisit and secure key number facts and methods. This helps children develop automaticity and confidence, freeing up thinking for more complex tasks.
- Reasoning is woven into every lesson. Children are encouraged to explain their thinking, justify their answers, spot patterns and make connections, using precise mathematical language.
- Problem solving is central to our curriculum. Pupils regularly apply what they know to unfamiliar and increasingly complex problems, developing perseverance and flexibility in their thinking.
Lessons are carefully sequenced so that knowledge builds over time, and misconceptions are explored and addressed. ‘Good mistakes’ are valued as part of the learning process, helping pupils to develop resilience and confidence when tackling challenge.
Mathematical learning at Hawley often includes games, practical resources and collaborative problem solving, making learning enjoyable and memorable. Through this playful yet purposeful approach, children build positive attitudes to maths and see themselves as capable learners.
At Hawley, mathematics is for everyone. We are ambitious for all pupils to succeed in mathematics so challenge is built into lessons for everyone. We foster a classroom culture where pupils feel safe to take risks, share ideas and support one another. This strong sense of belonging helps children develop confidence, pride and enjoyment in mathematics.
By the time they leave Hawley, pupils are fluent, confident mathematicians who enjoy challenge, can reason clearly, solve problems effectively and are well prepared for the next stage of their education as life long learners.