--- title: "Maths" url: "https://waterside.stoke.sch.uk/our-inspiring-curriculum/stem/maths" school: "Waterside Primary School" --- # Maths ### Maths at Waterside At Waterside Primary School, we believe that every child has the potential to be a budding mathematician. We know that Maths is pivotal to the next stages in our children's lives so we place great value on mathematical skills. Maths lessons take place daily and provide a supportive yet challenging environment for our learners to grow. At our school, we use **White Rose Maths,** to teach children to *really understand* maths, not just get quick answers. The idea is to help every child feel confident and enjoy maths. ### What does this look like in the classroom? - **Step by step** – Big ideas are broken into small chunks, so children build solid knowledge without feeling rushed. - **Hands-on first** – We often use counters, cubes or everyday objects to make ideas “real” before moving on to pictures and then numbers. - **Talking maths** – Children are encouraged to explain their thinking and talk about patterns. This helps them remember and gives them confidence. - **Problem solving** – Rather than only practising skills, children explore puzzles and challenges, learning that mistakes are part of the journey. ### How you can help at home - **Spot the maths around you** – Cooking, shopping, telling the time, measuring, sharing snacks… everyday life is full of maths! - **Ask them to explain** – Instead of just “What’s the answer?”, try “How do you know?” or “Can you show me in another way?” - **Play and practise** – The free **White Rose 1-Minute Maths app** is great for practising number facts in short bursts. - **Praise effort** – Celebrate when your child keeps trying, not just when they get it right. Building resilience is key. We see children becoming more confident, willing to “have a go”, and excited to share their thinking. Over time, this approach helps children build strong number sense, problem-solving skills and a positive attitude to maths. **Maths Lead: Mrs Rathbone** - Maths Overview - Maths Curriculum - Schemes of work ### Maths - Curriculum Overview Maths - Subject on a Page 450 KB [Open for printing](https://files.schudio.com/waterside-primary-school/files/documents/III_Plan_-_Maths_completed.pdf) Below you will find our curriculum progression maps. Teachers use these to plan for their class, see what prior knowledge children have and how to challenge children to go deeper in their learning. Sometimes, due to class need, teachers adapt their planning. We are flexible and use our assessment of each lesson to inform the next steps. Therefore, our plans are adapted to achieve the best progress for our pupils. ### Maths - Curriculum Progression Maths - Progression of Skills 1.01 MB [Open for printing](https://files.schudio.com/waterside-primary-school/files/documents/Maths_-_Progression_of_Skills.pdf) Progression Map - Addition and Subtraction 46 KB [Open for printing](https://files.schudio.com/waterside-primary-school/files/documents/curriculum/progression-map-addition-and-subtraction.doc) Progression Map - Algebra 44 KB [Open for printing](https://files.schudio.com/waterside-primary-school/files/documents/curriculum/progression-map-algebra.doc) Progression Map - Fractions 74 KB [Open for printing](https://files.schudio.com/waterside-primary-school/files/documents/curriculum/progression-map-fractions.doc) Progression Map - Geometry posistion direction and movement 84 KB [Open for printing](https://files.schudio.com/waterside-primary-school/files/documents/curriculum/progression-map-geometry-posistion-direction-and-movement.doc) Progression Map - Geometry properties of shapes 47 KB [Open for printing](https://files.schudio.com/waterside-primary-school/files/documents/curriculum/progression-map-geometry-properties-of-shapes.doc) Progression Map - Measurement 70 KB [Open for printing](https://files.schudio.com/waterside-primary-school/files/documents/curriculum/progression-map-measurement.doc) Progression Map - Multiplication and Division 64 KB [Open for printing](https://files.schudio.com/waterside-primary-school/files/documents/curriculum/progression-map-multiplication-and-division.doc) Progression Map - Place Value 57 KB [Open for printing](https://files.schudio.com/waterside-primary-school/files/documents/curriculum/progression-map-place-value.doc) Progression Map - Ratio and Proportion 34 KB [Open for printing](https://files.schudio.com/waterside-primary-school/files/documents/curriculum/progression-map-ratio-and-proportion.doc) Progression Map - Statistics 84 KB [Open for printing](https://files.schudio.com/waterside-primary-school/files/documents/curriculum/progression-map-statistics.doc) ### Maths - Schemes of work Y6 Summer 39.58 MB [Open for printing](https://files.schudio.com/waterside-primary-school/files/documents/Year_6_Summer_SOL.pdf) Y5 Summer 104.37 MB [Open for printing](https://files.schudio.com/waterside-primary-school/files/documents/Year_5_Summer_SOL.pdf) Y4 Summer 82.70 MB [Open for printing](https://files.schudio.com/waterside-primary-school/files/documents/Year_4_Summer_SOL.pdf) Y3 Summer 102.08 MB [Open for printing](https://files.schudio.com/waterside-primary-school/files/documents/Year_3_Summer_SOL.pdf) Y2 Summer 87.23 MB [Open for printing](https://files.schudio.com/waterside-primary-school/files/documents/Year_2_Summer_SOL.pdf) Y1 Summer 108.09 MB [Open for printing](https://files.schudio.com/waterside-primary-school/files/documents/Year_1_Summer_SOL.pdf) Reception Summer 37.42 MB [Open for printing](https://files.schudio.com/waterside-primary-school/files/documents/EY_Maths_Prelim_Summer_Blocks_1-6.pdf) Y6 Spring 33.05 MB [Open for printing](https://files.schudio.com/waterside-primary-school/files/documents/Y6_Spring_SOL.pdf) Y5 Spring 24.83 MB [Open for printing](https://files.schudio.com/waterside-primary-school/files/documents/Y5_Spring_SOL.pdf) Y4 Spring 27.92 MB [Open for printing](https://files.schudio.com/waterside-primary-school/files/documents/Y4_Spring_SOL.pdf) Y3 Spring 11.79 MB [Open for printing](https://files.schudio.com/waterside-primary-school/files/documents/Y3_Spring_SOLv2.pdf) Y2 Spring 68.65 MB [Open for printing](https://files.schudio.com/waterside-primary-school/files/documents/Y2_Spring_SOL.pdf) Y1 Spring 43.84 MB [Open for printing](https://files.schudio.com/waterside-primary-school/files/documents/Y1_Spring_SOL.pdf) Reception Spring 39.32 MB [Open for printing](https://files.schudio.com/waterside-primary-school/files/documents/EY_Maths_Prelim_Spring_Blocks_1-6.pdf) Maths - Autumn Term - Year R 30.05 MB [Open for printing](https://files.schudio.com/waterside-primary-school/files/documents/Reception_Autumn_term_schemes.pdf) Maths - Autumn Term - Year 2 15.07 MB [Open for printing](https://files.schudio.com/waterside-primary-school/files/documents/Y2_Autumn_SOL.pdf) Maths - Autumn Term - Year 1 47.15 MB [Open for printing](https://files.schudio.com/waterside-primary-school/files/documents/Y1_Autumn_SOL.pdf) Maths - Autumn Term - Year 3 15.18 MB [Open for printing](https://files.schudio.com/waterside-primary-school/files/documents/Y3_Autumn_SOL.pdf) Maths - Autumn Term - Year 6 23.46 MB [Open for printing](https://files.schudio.com/waterside-primary-school/files/documents/Y6_Autumn_SOL.pdf) Maths - Autumn Term - Year 4 29.36 MB [Open for printing](https://files.schudio.com/waterside-primary-school/files/documents/Y4_Autumn_SOL.pdf) Maths - Autumn Term - Year 5 11.98 MB [Open for printing](https://files.schudio.com/waterside-primary-school/files/documents/Y5_Autumn_SOL.pdf) #### ### Related Blog Posts [2025-10-01-07-59-00-amazing-multiplication](https://waterside.stoke.sch.uk/blog/2025-10-01-07-59-00-amazing-multiplication)1 October 2025 #### [Amazing Multiplication!](https://waterside.stoke.sch.uk/blog/2025-10-01-07-59-00-amazing-multiplication) [2025-09-17-09-26-00-ttrockstar-day](https://waterside.stoke.sch.uk/blog/2025-09-17-09-26-00-ttrockstar-day)17 September 2025 #### [TTRockstar Day!](https://waterside.stoke.sch.uk/blog/2025-09-17-09-26-00-ttrockstar-day) [2025-06-04-07-49-00-product-packaging](https://waterside.stoke.sch.uk/blog/2025-06-04-07-49-00-product-packaging)4 June 2025 #### [Product packaging ](https://waterside.stoke.sch.uk/blog/2025-06-04-07-49-00-product-packaging) [View All Posts](https://waterside.stoke.sch.uk/blog/index/tag:maths) ### Learning for Life - 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