Maths
At Silchester, we want all children to discover the wonder of mathematics. We aspire for all children to thrive in mathematics by being inquisitive, inspired and ambitious mathematicians who enjoy questioning, enquiry and discovery. Children are taught mathematics through progressive and challenging curriculum.
Lessons provide opportunities for all of Silchester’s developing mathematicians to become fluent in the fundamentals of mathematics through intelligent practice of number with increasing complexity over time; reason mathematically through investigating, conjecturing and gathering proof; be problem-solvers who persevere in seeking solutions and enjoy taking risks. We encourage parents and carers to regularly practise number facts with their children, explore the use of mathematics in the real world and promote a love of mathematics.
The Silchester Mathematician will:
•explore and investigate using what they know
•ask questions, create rules and gather proof
•challenge themselves and be resilient
•use concrete resources, pictures and mathematical language
•develop ideas and explanations
•practise to be confident and accurate in recall and calculation
