In this section you can learn all about our curriculum and how Maths looks at DSA.

You will find lots of useful information such as links to resources (as well as top tips on how to use them), information about what is taught in each year group, outside projects for adults at home, and even a vocabulary and glossary page so you can know your denominators from your numerators!

Our Big idea

At Djanogly Strelley Academy, children strive to achieve a deeper mathematical knowledge, applying the basic facts whilst also developing reasoning and mastery skills to develop a greater understanding of maths. By recognising patterns, solving problems and working collaboratively pupils develop confidence in their mathematical identify while appreciating diverse approaches in applying maths to real-world, sustainable futures. 

Our Approach

On our journey, we aim to develop a positive attitude towards maths, building confidence in each child’s understanding. All children are supported to achieve with scaffolded structures to support a wide range of learners. Thinking well requires knowing facts and developing fluency. Mathematical reasoning then provides a bridge to problem solving.  

What do we learn in each Key Stage?

In KS1, we have three, mixed Year 1 and 2 classes. In these classes, children will be following the same Long Term Plan provided by White Rose, placing units together from both Year group plans. Year 2 will have a Maths Arithmetic and two Reasoning test papers for their SATs.

Children in Year 3 and Year 4 (LKS2) have scheduled daily times tables lessons to provide extra opportunity to develop a stronger knowledge of timetables before the Year 4 Multiplication Check.

Year 6 will also be working towards  completing an Arithmetic test and two Reasoning tests.

Our Teaching Cycle                                  

In each lesson, children will start by completing a set of four questions that consolidate prior learning and mental arithmetic. We call this ‘Revisit and Retrieve’ (RR). 

Revisiting learning in maths is important because it helps children remember, understand, and use maths skills confidently over time.

We believe it is important to recap learning as often as possible. Every day, we ‘Revisit’ a part of learning that we have covered either earlier in the year, or from a different year in school. This makes sure they don’t forget anything important!

Then it is time for introducing new learning. We use White Rose teaching slides following the Department for Education's National Curriculum. Throughout the lesson, the teacher is able to model learning using a range of different manipulatives (Maths tools to help learning). We like to make learning engaging and interactive, that means that we show the children how to answer questions first, then give them a change to try it themselves as well as self-mark their work. We believe that self-assessment helps children to learn whilst making corrections and solving misconceptions.