Intent

At Jubilee Park Academy, we believe that the math our children learn should be relevant and meaningful to their lives. We are committed to providing a high-quality math curriculum that is both challenging and enjoyable, helping our students become confident mathematicians unafraid to take risks. Our lessons focus on children understanding the mathematics behind a concept rather than the simple memorisation of procedures. To build a strong foundation for future learning, our curriculum is carefully sequenced into small steps, with a strong emphasis on number sense and fluency. Every lesson integrates problem-solving and reasoning, ensuring that learning is real, connected, and always placed in a real-life context.

Implementation

We believe in the potential of all children to excel in math, and our structured, engaging curriculum is designed to help every student achieve their best.

At Jubilee Park Academy, we meticulously plan, sequence, and conduct our math lessons following the White Rose Hub progression map, small steps framework, and number policy. We employ a mastery approach, integrating intelligent practice with a blend of fluency, reasoning, and problem-solving, all within real-life contexts.

Our math lessons use the concrete, pictorial, and abstract (CPA) approach simultaneously, providing a practical, hands-on method to expose and understand mathematical structures. This approach fosters a deeper comprehension of mathematical principles and enhances retention among students.

"Active learning engages students in the process of learning through activities and discussions, rather than passively listening to a lecture. It emphasizes higher-order thinking and often involves group work. Prior knowledge plays a crucial role in this process, as it helps students make connections and apply what they have learned to new situations." - Hector Ruiz Martin

Stop and Jot

Each math block begins with a 'Stop and Jot' session, giving children the chance to revisit and reinforce prior learning from earlier years. During this time, teachers review key manipulatives and visual representations that students should already be familiar with, particularly those that will be integral to the upcoming block of material. This ensures a smooth transition and a solid foundation for new concepts.

Lessons

Each math lesson has two parts. In the first, children work collaboratively in mixed-ability pairs. Each lesson begins with an ‘explore’ task, allowing children to investigate concepts together, promoting discussion and deeper understanding.

High-quality modelling involves the use of concrete, visual, and abstract methods to clearly demonstrate mathematical concepts. Children practice their skills from the modelling by using manipulatives or representations, and sentence stems to articulate their understanding. They also have the opportunity to deepen their thinking with the 'deepen it' questions.

In the second part of the lesson, children work independently while still having access to appropriate manipulatives and representations. They engage in solving problems set within real-life contexts, addressing a mixture of fluency, reasoning, and problem-solving questions. This approach encourages students to apply their learning autonomously and consolidate their understanding across different mathematical scenarios.

Impact

The success of our curriculum is evaluated by how effectively children use, apply, and retain the knowledge and skills they have learned. This includes measuring their engagement in lessons and their overall attitude towards mathematics. We employ various monitoring methods, such as book looks, and pupil voice interviews conducted by leaders throughout the year. Daily formative assessments within lessons and longer-term summative assessments help us continuously track children's progress, with teacher assessments recorded on Insight. We also utilise topic assessments and end-of-term tests from White Rose Hub, aligned with our curriculum content. Ultimately, the greatest measure of impact is seen in our children’s enthusiasm for mathematics and their confidence as they approach their daily lessons as well as demonstrating confidence in their belief that they will succeed.