Our Maths Curriculum Statement

At Dodworth St John’s, our Maths curriculum is built on strong foundations to ensure that all children develop confidence, fluency and a deep understanding of mathematical concepts.

We follow the White Rose Maths scheme of learning, which is fully aligned with the National Curriculum. This ensures progression and coverage across all year groups, allowing pupils to build on prior knowledge and develop mathematical understanding in a structured and coherent way. Lessons are carefully sequenced to allow children to revisit key concepts, make connections and apply their learning in a range of contexts.

We adopt a mastery approach to the teaching of Maths. This means that all pupils are supported to achieve a secure understanding of each concept before moving on. Lessons focus on small steps, with teachers using clear mathematical representations, precise language and reasoning opportunities to deepen understanding. Pupils are encouraged to explain their thinking, justify their answers and challenge themselves.

Learning tasks are thoughtfully differentiated within each year group to meet the needs of all learners. Children are supported through scaffolded tasks where needed, while opportunities for greater depth challenge are planned so that pupils can apply and extend their understanding. This ensures that challenge and support are balanced and that every child can make progress.

Through this approach, we aim to develop resilient mathematicians who enjoy Maths, are confident problem solvers and are well prepared for the next stage of their learning.

National Multiplication Tables Check

The Multiplication Tables Check (MTC) is mandatory for all pupils at the end of Year 4.

The purpose of the check is to determine whether pupils can fluently recall their times tables up to 12, which is essential for future success in mathematics. It will also help your child’s school to identify pupils who may need additional support.

The Multiplication Tables Check is an on-screen check consisting of 25 times tables questions. Your child will answer 3 practice questions before moving on to the official check and will then have 6 seconds to answer each question. On average, the check should take no longer than 5 minutes to complete.

The school will administer the multiplication tables check within a 3-week period in June.