“Pure Mathematics is, in its way, the poetry of logical ideas” – Albert Einstein
Maths Curriculum Overview 2025-26
Maths Progression document 2025-26
Mathematics
Overview:
At Tebay Primary School, our mathematics curriculum follows the White Rose Maths scheme, providing a structured and progressive approach across all year groups. In our mixed-age classes, children build on prior learning at their own pace, ensuring a deep understanding of key concepts.
What your child will learn:
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Number and place value
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Addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division
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Fractions, decimals, and percentages
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Measurement, geometry, and statistics
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Problem-solving strategies and reasoning skills
Our approach:
We use an “I do, We do, You do” teaching model to ensure every child fully grasps new concepts:
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I do: The teacher models and explains a concept step by step.
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We do: Children work collaboratively with the teacher, practicing the concept together.
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You do: Children apply their learning independently, consolidating understanding and building confidence.
All lessons across KS1 and KS2 begin with retrieval practice using Flashback 4, reinforcing previous learning and helping children make strong connections.
EYFS:
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Children complete Mastering Number sessions 4 days a week to develop early number sense, fluency, and confidence.
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1 day per week is dedicated to White Rose Maths, focusing on shape, space, and measure.
KS1:
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Children follow the White Rose Maths scheme, supplemented with Mastering Number sessions 4 times per week to consolidate core arithmetic skills.
KS2:
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Children in LKS2 and UKS2 are taught in separate phases to ensure teaching is tailored to the stage of learning.
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Children in Years 2–6 spend 10 minutes daily on TT Rockstars to build rapid recall of multiplication and division facts.
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Weekly arithmetic lessons develop speed, accuracy, and confidence with key calculations.
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In Upper Key Stage 2, children combine their bookwork with LBQ (Learning by Questions), an online platform providing instant feedback, allowing misconceptions to be addressed quickly.
This blended approach across all year groups ensures that children build fluency, reasoning, and problem-solving skills, preparing them for increasingly complex mathematical challenges.
