Maths

Maths at Alford Primary – Maths Mastery / Leckie Maths Programme

At Alford Primary, we use the Leckie Maths Programme (published by Collins) to help pupils develop a strong understanding of mathematical concepts and become confident, independent mathematicians. Our approach combines the structured Leckie resources with a maths mastery approach, ensuring every child builds a deep, secure understanding of maths.

How We Teach Maths

Our lessons follow a clear, progressive structure designed to support all learners:

Teacher Input: The lesson begins with focused teaching, introducing new concepts in a clear and engaging way.

Active and Supportive Learning: Pupils explore the concept through games, hands-on activities, and interactive tasks that make learning fun and memorable.

Collaborative Tasks: Partner and small-group activities encourage peer-to-peer learning, discussion, and problem solving, helping pupils consolidate their understanding.

Independent Application: Pupils demonstrate their individual understanding using the textbook, carefully selected resources, or teacher-designed activities, allowing for reflection and consolidation.

Key Features of the Leckie Maths Programme

Structured Progression: Skills are taught in a logical sequence, ensuring pupils build a solid foundation before moving to more complex concepts.

Mastery Approach: Focuses on deep understanding, reasoning, and problem solving rather than just memorising procedures.

Differentiation: Activities are tailored to support all learners, including those needing extra help and those ready for challenge.

Assessment and Feedback: Teachers continually check understanding to inform planning and support progress.

How Leckie Maths Helps Pupils

Develops secure understanding of number, shape, measurement, and data.

Encourages reasoning, problem solving, and independent thinking.

Provides opportunities to apply maths in real-life situations.

Builds confidence and enjoyment in learning maths.

At Alford, the Leckie Maths Programme, combined with our maths mastery approach, ensures every pupil develops a deep understanding, confidence in their abilities, and a lifelong love of learning maths.