Mathematics
At ASJ, we believe that every child can succeed in mathematics. Our curriculum follows a mastery approach, ensuring all pupils develop fluency, reasoning and problem-solving skills through carefully sequenced learning. We focus on depth of understanding, with rich, challenging tasks that help children make connections, spot patterns and explain their thinking clearly. By nurturing curiosity and confidence, we aim to grow articulate mathematicians who understand the beauty and power of maths—and how it links to the wider world, including science and computing.
White Rose Maths
At ASJ, we follow the White Rose Maths scheme to deliver a high-quality, mastery-based mathematics curriculum from Reception to Year 6. This approach supports all children in developing deep understanding, fluency and confidence with numbers, while encouraging curiosity, reasoning and problem-solving.
Each unit is broken down into small, manageable steps, allowing children to build knowledge gradually and securely. Lessons follow a consistent structure, beginning with clear modelling and guided practice before moving into independent tasks. The scheme uses a concrete–pictorial–abstract approach, helping children to explore concepts using practical resources, visual representations and formal methods.
To ensure every child keeps up, not catches up, we use pre-teach interventions to introduce key vocabulary and concepts ahead of lessons. This gives children the confidence to access new learning and participate fully. Regular formative assessments and end-of-block reviews help us monitor progress and tailor support, while White Rose’s built-in assessment materials provide clear checkpoints throughout the year.
White Rose Maths is fully aligned with the National Curriculum and supports cross-curricular links, especially in science and computing. At ASJ, it helps us nurture articulate, resilient mathematicians who enjoy exploring patterns, making connections and solving problems with confidence.
Working in Partnership
We value strong partnerships with parents to support children’s success in maths. Alongside daily learning in school, regular practice at home helps build confidence and fluency.
How you can help at home
Engage with weekly maths homework
Practise key facts – number bonds and times tables
Talk about maths in everyday activities like shopping, cooking and telling the time
Encourage discussion – ask “How do you know?”
Building confidence
Praise effort and perseverance
Encourage children to have a go and learn from mistakes
Keep maths practice short, regular and positive