Maths

At Prendergast Ladywell Primary School, we promote a love of mathematics through high expectations of learning and behaviour. We bring maths to life so that all pupils develop confidence, fluency, reasoning and problem-solving skills, and feel motivated to achieve.

 

In Prendergast Ladywell we have these five research-based principles to ensure that every child develops a deep, lasting spark for mathematics.

Representation and structure

We use physical resources and visual models to expose the mathematical structure. We don't just teach "how" to do it, but "why" it works.

        





 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Mathematical thinking

Thinking mathematically involves looking for patterns, making connections and finding relationships between numbers.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Fluency

Fluency is more than just speed; it’s about ‘number sense’. We want children to choose the most efficient way to solve a problem.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Variation

We vary how we present problems to avoid 'copy-cat' learning.  We show what a concept is and also what it is not to build real understanding.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Coherence

Lessons are broken down into small, manageable steps.  Each step builds on the last, ensuring no child is left behind and everyone can access the challenge.

 

Digital Learning Apps

We supplement our classroom learning with digital platforms to build confidence and speed.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Working Walls

At Prendergast Primary School we use our working walls to show knowledge that all children can refer back to when learning maths. We make sure these are updated regularly and make connections to their learning.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Maths beyond the classroom

We love to celebrate maths through healthy competitions and school-wide events.

NUMBER DAY 2026

We had a fantastic time celebrating Number Day, bringing maths to life through fun, hands on activities in every classroom.  The highlight of the day was our cross-curricular challenge: teachers creatively integrated maths into other subjects, showing students that numbers are everywhere, from art and history to PE!  It was a brilliant way to see mathematical skills in action across the whole school.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Times Tables Rockstars Day

At our school we were buzzing with electric energy as we traded our uniforms for leather jackets, neon hair and inflatable guitars for our Rockstar Times Tables Day! It was an unforgettable celebration of numeracy, where students proved that mastering multiplication is the ultimate backstage pass to success.