{"id":9385,"date":"2020-11-16T17:39:35","date_gmt":"2020-11-16T17:39:35","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.riversidecampus.com\/primary\/?page_id=9385"},"modified":"2026-01-07T15:22:49","modified_gmt":"2026-01-07T15:22:49","slug":"maths","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/riversidecampus.com\/primary\/?page_id=9385","title":{"rendered":"MATHS"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>At Riverside Primary School, we\u00a0have adopted a Mastery approach to Maths. Mathematics teaching for mastery assumes everyone can learn and enjoy mathematics and\u00a0learning behaviours are developed such that pupils focus and engage fully as learners who reason and seek to make connections.<\/p>\n<p>Teachers continually develop their knowledge for teaching mathematics, working collaboratively to refine and improve their teaching and an ambitious curriculum design ensures a coherent and detailed sequence of essential content to support sustained progression over time. At Riverside we use the NCETM Curriculum Prioritisation, for more information see below:<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncetm.org.uk\/classroom-resources\/cp-curriculum-prioritisation-in-primary-maths\/\">https:\/\/www.ncetm.org.uk\/classroom-resources\/cp-curriculum-prioritisation-in-primary-maths\/<\/a><\/p>\n<h2 data-start=\"187\" data-end=\"242\">Understanding the NCETM Curriculum Prioritisation<\/h2>\n<h3 data-start=\"244\" data-end=\"262\">What is NCETM?<\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"263\" data-end=\"515\">The <strong data-start=\"267\" data-end=\"276\">NCETM<\/strong> stands for the <strong data-start=\"292\" data-end=\"357\">National Centre for Excellence in the Teaching of Mathematics<\/strong>. It supports schools and teachers across England to help children develop a deep, secure understanding of maths \u2014 not just quick tricks or memorised methods.<\/p>\n<hr data-start=\"517\" data-end=\"520\" \/>\n<h3 data-start=\"522\" data-end=\"560\">What is Curriculum Prioritisation?<\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"561\" data-end=\"858\">The <strong data-start=\"565\" data-end=\"594\">Curriculum Prioritisation<\/strong> is a structured version of the maths curriculum, designed by the NCETM to help teachers teach maths in small, connected steps.<br data-start=\"721\" data-end=\"724\" \/>It\u2019s based on the idea that <strong data-start=\"752\" data-end=\"786\">understanding builds over time<\/strong> \u2014 pupils should master key ideas before moving on to more complex ones.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"860\" data-end=\"901\">In simple terms, it helps schools decide:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"902\" data-end=\"1036\">\n<li data-start=\"902\" data-end=\"927\">\n<p data-start=\"904\" data-end=\"927\"><strong data-start=\"904\" data-end=\"927\">What to teach first<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"928\" data-end=\"964\">\n<p data-start=\"930\" data-end=\"964\"><strong data-start=\"930\" data-end=\"964\">Which ideas are most important<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"965\" data-end=\"1036\">\n<p data-start=\"967\" data-end=\"1036\"><strong data-start=\"967\" data-end=\"1036\">How to make sure children really understand maths concepts deeply<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr data-start=\"1038\" data-end=\"1041\" \/>\n<h3 data-start=\"1043\" data-end=\"1059\">How It Works<\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"1060\" data-end=\"1181\">The NCETM breaks the maths curriculum into carefully sequenced <strong data-start=\"1123\" data-end=\"1135\">&#8220;spines&#8221;<\/strong> \u2014 each one focusing on a major area of maths:<\/p>\n<ol data-start=\"1182\" data-end=\"1319\">\n<li data-start=\"1182\" data-end=\"1221\">\n<p data-start=\"1185\" data-end=\"1221\"><strong data-start=\"1185\" data-end=\"1221\">Number, Addition and Subtraction<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1222\" data-end=\"1256\">\n<p data-start=\"1225\" data-end=\"1256\"><strong data-start=\"1225\" data-end=\"1256\">Multiplication and Division<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1257\" data-end=\"1273\">\n<p data-start=\"1260\" data-end=\"1273\"><strong data-start=\"1260\" data-end=\"1273\">Fractions<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1274\" data-end=\"1301\">\n<p data-start=\"1277\" data-end=\"1301\"><strong data-start=\"1277\" data-end=\"1301\">Geometry and Measure<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1302\" data-end=\"1319\">\n<p data-start=\"1305\" data-end=\"1319\"><strong data-start=\"1305\" data-end=\"1319\">Statistics<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p data-start=\"1321\" data-end=\"1436\">Each \u201cspine\u201d is split into small teaching steps called <strong data-start=\"1376\" data-end=\"1407\">Prioritised Teaching Points<\/strong>.<br data-start=\"1408\" data-end=\"1411\" \/>These points ensure that:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"1437\" data-end=\"1683\">\n<li data-start=\"1437\" data-end=\"1539\">\n<p data-start=\"1439\" data-end=\"1539\">Teachers spend longer on the most important ideas (like place value, number bonds, and times tables)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1540\" data-end=\"1617\">\n<p data-start=\"1542\" data-end=\"1617\">Children have time to practise and reason about maths, not just get answers<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1618\" data-end=\"1683\">\n<p data-start=\"1620\" data-end=\"1683\">Gaps in learning can be filled before new content is introduced<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr data-start=\"1685\" data-end=\"1688\" \/>\n<h3 data-start=\"1690\" data-end=\"1723\">Why It\u2019s Helpful for Children<\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"1724\" data-end=\"1769\">The Curriculum Prioritisation helps children:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"1770\" data-end=\"2159\">\n<li data-start=\"1770\" data-end=\"1846\">\n<p data-start=\"1772\" data-end=\"1846\"><strong data-start=\"1772\" data-end=\"1792\">Build confidence<\/strong> \u2014 because lessons move in logical, manageable steps<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1847\" data-end=\"1905\">\n<p data-start=\"1849\" data-end=\"1905\"><strong data-start=\"1849\" data-end=\"1879\">Develop real understanding<\/strong> \u2014 not just memorisation<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1906\" data-end=\"2052\">\n<p data-start=\"1908\" data-end=\"2052\"><strong data-start=\"1908\" data-end=\"1925\">Connect ideas<\/strong> \u2014 for example, understanding that multiplication and division are linked, or that fractions connect to division and decimals<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2053\" data-end=\"2159\">\n<p data-start=\"2055\" data-end=\"2159\"><strong data-start=\"2055\" data-end=\"2080\">Keep up, not catch up<\/strong> \u2014 all children learn together at a steady pace, with extra support if needed<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr data-start=\"2161\" data-end=\"2164\" \/>\n<h3 data-start=\"2166\" data-end=\"2189\">How Teachers Use It<\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"2190\" data-end=\"2223\">Teachers use NCETM\u2019s guidance to:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"2224\" data-end=\"2394\">\n<li data-start=\"2224\" data-end=\"2256\">\n<p data-start=\"2226\" data-end=\"2256\">Plan lessons and units of work<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2257\" data-end=\"2292\">\n<p data-start=\"2259\" data-end=\"2292\">Focus on key knowledge and skills<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2293\" data-end=\"2330\">\n<p data-start=\"2295\" data-end=\"2330\">Revisit essential content regularly<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2331\" data-end=\"2394\">\n<p data-start=\"2333\" data-end=\"2394\">Use high-quality tasks and discussions to check understanding<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"2396\" data-end=\"2568\">The materials are designed to fit alongside\u00a0<strong data-start=\"2469\" data-end=\"2489\">Mastering Number<\/strong> programme.<\/p>\n<hr data-start=\"2570\" data-end=\"2573\" \/>\n<h3 data-start=\"2575\" data-end=\"2610\">How Parents Can Support at Home<\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"2611\" data-end=\"2658\">You can support your child\u2019s maths learning by:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"2659\" data-end=\"2945\">\n<li data-start=\"2659\" data-end=\"2738\">\n<p data-start=\"2661\" data-end=\"2738\">Encouraging them to <strong data-start=\"2681\" data-end=\"2707\">explain their thinking<\/strong> (\u201cHow did you work that out?\u201d)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2739\" data-end=\"2797\">\n<p data-start=\"2741\" data-end=\"2797\">Practising <strong data-start=\"2752\" data-end=\"2785\">number facts and times tables<\/strong> regularly<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2798\" data-end=\"2895\">\n<p data-start=\"2800\" data-end=\"2895\">Making maths part of everyday life \u2014 counting change, measuring ingredients, or spotting shapes<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2896\" data-end=\"2945\">\n<p data-start=\"2898\" data-end=\"2945\">Focusing on <strong data-start=\"2910\" data-end=\"2927\">understanding<\/strong>, not just speed<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Please see our calculation policy below:<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.riversidecampus.com\/primary\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/Maths-Calculation-Policy.pdf\">Maths Calculation Policy<\/a><\/p>\n<h4><\/h4>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>At Riverside Primary School, we\u00a0have adopted a Mastery approach to Maths. Mathematics teaching for mastery assumes everyone can learn and enjoy mathematics and\u00a0learning behaviours are developed such that pupils focus and engage fully as learners who reason and seek to make connections. Teachers continually develop their knowledge for teaching mathematics, working collaboratively to refine and improve their teaching and an ambitious curriculum design ensures a coherent and detailed sequence of essential content to support sustained progression over time. At Riverside we use the NCETM Curriculum Prioritisation, for more information see below: https:\/\/www.ncetm.org.uk\/classroom-resources\/cp-curriculum-prioritisation-in-primary-maths\/ Understanding the NCETM Curriculum Prioritisation What is NCETM? The NCETM stands for the National Centre for Excellence in the Teaching of Mathematics. It supports schools and teachers across England to help children develop a deep, secure understanding of maths \u2014 not just quick tricks or memorised methods. What is Curriculum Prioritisation? The Curriculum Prioritisation is a structured version of the maths curriculum, designed by the NCETM to help teachers teach maths in small, connected steps.It\u2019s based on the idea that understanding builds over time \u2014 pupils should master key ideas before moving on to more complex ones. In simple terms, it helps schools decide: What to teach first Which ideas are most important How to make sure children really understand maths concepts deeply How It Works The NCETM breaks the maths curriculum into carefully sequenced &#8220;spines&#8221; \u2014 each one focusing on a major area of maths: Number, Addition and Subtraction Multiplication and Division Fractions Geometry and Measure Statistics Each \u201cspine\u201d is split into small teaching steps called Prioritised Teaching Points.These points ensure that: Teachers spend longer on the most important ideas (like place value, number bonds, and times tables) Children have time to practise and reason about maths, not just get answers Gaps in learning can be filled before new content is introduced Why It\u2019s Helpful for Children The Curriculum Prioritisation helps children: Build confidence \u2014 because lessons move in logical, manageable steps Develop real understanding \u2014 not just memorisation Connect ideas \u2014 for example, understanding that multiplication and division are linked, or that fractions connect to division and decimals Keep up, not catch up \u2014 all children learn together at a steady pace, with extra support if needed How Teachers Use It Teachers use NCETM\u2019s guidance to: Plan lessons and units of work Focus on key knowledge and skills Revisit essential content regularly Use high-quality tasks and discussions to check understanding The materials are designed to fit alongside\u00a0Mastering Number programme. How Parents Can Support at Home You can support your child\u2019s maths learning by: Encouraging them to explain their thinking (\u201cHow did you work that out?\u201d) Practising number facts and times tables regularly Making maths part of everyday life \u2014 counting change, measuring ingredients, or spotting shapes Focusing on understanding, not just speed Please see our calculation policy below: Maths Calculation Policy<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":12,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-9385","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/riversidecampus.com\/primary\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/pages\/9385"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/riversidecampus.com\/primary\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/riversidecampus.com\/primary\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/riversidecampus.com\/primary\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/users\/12"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/riversidecampus.com\/primary\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcomments&post=9385"}],"version-history":[{"count":12,"href":"https:\/\/riversidecampus.com\/primary\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/pages\/9385\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":12003,"href":"https:\/\/riversidecampus.com\/primary\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/pages\/9385\/revisions\/12003"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/riversidecampus.com\/primary\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=9385"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}