Maths

"Mathematics reveals its beauty only to those who approach it with pure love, for its own beauty"

Archimedes

The OCL Maths Curriculum is designed in conjunction with Mathematics Mastery. This means that students are given a 'thorough' understanding of mathematical concepts, rather than a set of techniques or routines to get to the right answer' (EEF)

Subject Intent

Knowledgeable students

We want our students to be curious learners who can apply their knowledge to the real world. To do this, we enable them with the fundamental knowledge that allows them to acquire fluency in crucial mathematical procedures. This means they can master and retain key concepts which in turn will result in all students fulfilling their academic potential in maths.

Knowledgeable teachers

We want to ensure that our teachers, at all stages of their career are confident in their subject knowledge. We want all teachers to feel empowered to deliver a carefully planned mastery curriculum with crystal clear explanations.

OCL Maths Curriculum

The OCL Maths Curriculum is designed in conjunction with Mathematics Mastery. This means that pupils are given a “thorough understanding of mathematical concepts, rather than a set of techniques or routines to get to the right answer” (EEF). We want our students to be curious learners who can apply their knowledge and skills to the real world. We enable them with the powerful knowledge that allows them to acquire fluency in crucial mathematical procedures and means they can master and retain key concepts which in turn will result in all students fulfilling their academic potential in maths.

Character: Our Maths lessons ensure that all students develop confidence in Maths, and identify as “good at Maths”. Through talk tasks to check for understanding, the participation of all students in articulating mathematical ideas is a key feature of our teaching. Students are taught to interact with each other with patience, honesty, and independence through opportunities for structured self-reflection throughout the lesson: in self and peer assessment, exit tickets, and mastery matrices.

Competence: Developing pupils’ competence in Maths is at the heart of our curriculum. We build strong foundations by taking every opportunity to develop our students’ numeracy skills: in lessons, and in structured interventions. In our curriculum, we draw on research from cognitive science to accelerate our students learning. We connect new knowledge to existing knowledge, to expand students’ schemas, and develop their skills in the core concepts of Maths.

Community: Through an engaging, relevant Maths curriculum, students are exposed to the story and history of mathematical ideas. In this way students develop respect for others and an appreciation of diversity and inclusivity, and learn how to challenge and question. Students also have the opportunity to develop their passion, their identity, and their sense of belonging, through success in Maths, and through trips and after-school clubs, in different forms across the trust.

Future Career Pathways 

Should you have any queries or would like further information regarding this subject please contact Miss Amy Guerrini (Director of Faculty) via email: Amy.Guerrini@oasisbrislington.org