b. Progression in Maths

Progression in Mathematics

At Aston Rowant, our mathematics curriculum is carefully sequenced to build secure knowledge over time. We follow a small‑steps progression, beginning with concrete exploration and moving towards deep conceptual understanding.

Our curriculum develops pupils’ fluency, reasoning, and problem‑solving from EYFS through to Year 6.

EYFS Progression

Number songs, patterns, and early counting
Comparing quantities
Exploring shape, space, and measure
Early problem‑solving through play
Curiosity‑driven investigations outdoors (e.g., measuring sticks, noticing patterns

KS1 Progression (Years 1–2)

Developing number fluency (number bonds, addition, subtraction)
Multiplication through equal groups and practical contexts
Early reasoning: explaining “why”
Using CPA (Concrete–Pictorial–Abstract) to deepen understanding

Lower KS2 Progression (Years 3–4)

Building secure understanding of formal written methods
Deepening reasoning through puzzles, patterns and problem‑solving
Developing independence and leadership (e.g., creating puzzles for younger pupils)

Upper KS2 Progression (Years 5–6)

Mastery of advanced concepts: fractions, decimals, percentages
Scale drawing, precision, engineering‑linked maths
Multi‑step problem‑solving
Preparing pupils for secondary mathematics