Subject lead: Ms Dougall

Curriculum Intent:

Mathematics underpins much of the modern world and provides the tools to make sense of patterns, structures, and relationships. At Weavers Academy, we deliver a high-quality mathematics education designed to develop students’ curiosity, logical reasoning, and problem-solving skills so that they are equipped to interpret and model the world around them, think critically, and become confident, numerate global citizens. 

Specialist subject leaders from across all CET secondary academies have collaborated to construct a Mathematics curriculum that is ambitious and meets the needs of our students. The Mathematics leadership team at Weavers Academy has adapted a curriculum for our specific context. At its core, our spiralling curriculum is knowledge-rich, ensuring students acquire the essential concepts and techniques needed to succeed in mathematics. Alongside this, authentic and diverse content is woven into our curriculum to ensure all students feel a sense of belonging and engagement throughout their learning journey. 

Our knowledge-rich approach is supported by robust assessment practices. Summative end-of-unit assessments are complemented by annual assessments, which inform curriculum design and evaluate impact at topic level. These assessments are designed by subject leaders at our Academy and informed by best practice shared across our sister schools. 

As students progress through their mathematical education, they will apply mathematical reasoning and vocabulary to solve a wide range of problems, develop fluency in core skills, and use their analytical abilities to interpret data and justify conclusions. They will also learn to critically evaluate solutions and communicate their reasoning effectively. 

The Weavers Academy Mathematics Department has high expectations of all learners and is committed to our Academy’s PRIDE values: 

• Productivity: Students are supported to consistently produce work that exceeds expectations relative to their target grades. 

• Determination: Students are encouraged to persevere when faced with challenging problems. 

• Independence: Students are empowered to work effectively both collaboratively and independently, ultimately achieving strong outcomes in external assessments. 

• Engagement: Our tailored, knowledge-rich curriculum stimulates high levels of engagement, while authentic diversity threads ensure all students feel a sense of belonging. 

• Respect: Students show respect for themselves and others throughout their learning journey. 

Curriculum Aims 

The Weavers Academy Mathematics curriculum aims to ensure that all pupils: 

• Have their individual needs considered and supported, including those from disadvantaged backgrounds and with SEND. 

• Benefit from carefully sequenced, knowledge-rich concepts that lead to deep learning through our bespoke spiral curriculum. 

• Develop confidence and competence in applying mathematical methods and reasoning. 

• Become proficient in problem-solving and logical thinking. 

• Engage in mathematical discussion and debate, justifying solutions and exploring alternative approaches. 

• Develop resilience and confidence when tackling unfamiliar problems. 

• Become mathematically literate, able to interpret and question data and information in everyday life. 

• Experience mathematical cultural capital throughout the curriculum. 

• Understand the range of careers that require mathematical skills and make explicit connections between content studied and future opportunities. 

Home Learning

Is set and completed on Sparx each week from Wednesday to Wednesday. This provides a vital part of our learning cycle allowing pupils access to expert videos and personalised support through the curriculum.

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Enrichment

Pupils are taught and participate in the UK Maths challenge to develop lateral thinking and further work