Mathematics at Seabridge
At Seabridge we want to develop mathematicians who are not only fluent in recalling mathematical knowledge, but are also eager for the chance to reasoning and problem solve with a range of different concepts.
Characteristics of a mathematician:
- They show a passion for the subject and are eager to find out more;
- They are fluent with the key maths facts;
- They demonstrate the ability to reason and generalise with mathematical ideas;
- The demonstrate determination and resilience when faced with a challenge;
- They show initiative when solving a range of problems;
- They can draw on an increasing amount of mathematical vocabulary;
- They have ability to make connections across mathematical areas and across other aspects of the curriculum;
- They have an awareness of key mathematicians;
- They can appreciate where maths fit within the wider world.
Maths Key documentation
Sequencing and progression:
How we teach maths vocabulary, strategies and methods
Supporting your child at home
Games to support your child at home:
Aspirations for the future
At Seabridge we are always thinking about how to prepare our children for the next stage in their learning journey and beyond. We regularly talk to the children about their aspirations and take the time to consider the jobs that mathematics is needed for.
The children have all completed aspiration jars to allow them to think about the career they would like to have.
If you really enjoy mathematics, here are some of the jobs you could aspire to do in the future:
- Architect
- Automotive Engineer
- Captain of a ship
- Land Surveyor
To find out more visit First Careers.
What our pupils say about mathematics at Seabridge
KS1:
"I like tricky questions." - Emily
"I like writing number sentences in my book." - Anabelle
"When my partner doesn't know what to do, I get to help them." - Olivia
"I really like the challenges that we get to do." - Darcey
KS2:
"Solving problems is really fun. We know that when there's a think bubble it means that we have to think hard about what to do." - Sophie
"I really like maths because I like numbers. It gives you lots of job opportunities and it is fun!" - Thomas
"I enjoy doing questions that are modelled and guided before we have to do our own because if we are stuck it helps us to know what to do." - Violet