Numeracy
At Kinross Primary School, we believe every student can achieve success in mathematics. Our approach combines explicit teaching, purposeful practice and rich problem-solving opportunities to develop confident, capable and curious mathematicians. Students build strong foundations in number sense, fluency and mathematical understanding through engaging, evidence-informed lessons that are carefully differentiated to meet individual learning needs. Teachers use assessment data to identify strengths and next steps, ensuring every student is challenged and supported to achieve growth.
Mathematics learning extends beyond the classroom through hands-on investigations, STEM and digital experiences and authentic real-world applications. Students are encouraged to reason, communicate their thinking and apply their knowledge in meaningful contexts.
By fostering confidence, resilience and a positive attitude towards mathematics, we aim to equip our students with the skills and understanding they need for lifelong learning and future success.
Please see our full KPS Mathematics Policy for further information.
Celebrating Mathematics at KPS
At KPS, we recognise that an interest in Mathematics can play a vital role in developing student engagement and confidence towards their learning. We enthusiastically seize opportunities to promote engagement, curiosity and exploration in order to foster an enjoyment of Mathematical learning. In addition to our commitment to hands-on and interactive learning within classrooms, we also plan an annual Mathematics Celebrations such as Maths Week, in which students participate in incursions, competitions, games and whole-school maths events.
Online Platforms
At KPS, we utilise a range of online learning platforms to support mathematics achievement from Pre-Primary to Year 6. These programs include Mathletics, Times Tables Rock Stars and NumBots, providing engaging opportunities for students to develop and strengthen their mathematical skills. Student progress and achievement across these platforms are regularly celebrated, with a highly successful whole-school reward system supporting participation and success in Mathletics. All programs are accessible from home, enabling students to consolidate and extend the learning undertaken at school.
Students also have access to Mathematics Extension opportunities through participation in the Maths Olympiad and Have Sum Fun Maths Online competitions. These enrichment programs provide additional challenge and foster advanced problem-solving, reasoning and critical-thinking skills.
Maths Help Guide
We appreciate that the way we solve mathematical problems now may differ from the methods some parents may have learned at school. As a result, we have created a guide to help explain the mathematical methods we use and teach our students today. The booklet may be downloaded and printed to allow you to support your children at home with Maths,
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