VISION & INTENT

At Meir Heath Academy, we believe that mathematics is essential to everyday life.
Teaching our pupils mathematics equips them with a powerful set of tools with which to understand and contribute to their world. These tools include: logical reasoning, problem-solving skills and the ability to think in abstract ways. It can stimulate moments of happiness and wonder when a child solves a problem for the first time, discovers a more efficient solution to a problem or suddenly sees hidden connections.

Our intention and implementation has been developed as a result of the National curriculum recognising maths as a mastery subject, and outlines how we, at Meir Heath Academy, will deliver a consistent approach to the teaching of mathematics across the school.

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We aim to develop children who:

Have a positive attitude towards mathematics, becoming
mathematical risk-takers and develop an awareness of the

fascination of mathematics.
Are able to use and apply mathematics across the

curriculum.
Understand the relevance of their learning in mathematics

to real life situations.
Are competent and confident in mathematical knowledge,

concepts and skills.
Have the ability to solve problems, to reason, to think

logically and to work systematically and accurately.
Are able to carry out practical activities involving

calculation, measurement, shape, data handling and

money.
Develop an understanding of mathematics through a

process of enquiry and experiment.
Are able to communicate and articulate like mathematicians