Mathematics

Curriculum Overview

At Louth Academy, we aim to develop confident mathematicians who can apply their knowledge fluently, reason mathematically and apply their understanding to a range of contexts. Our mathematics curriculum is designed to raise aspirations and broaden students' expectations by equipping them with the mathematical knowledge and skills needed for future success in education, employment and everyday life. We believe that all students can succeed in mathematics. Through high-quality teaching and carefully sequenced learning, students develop confidence, resilience and independence while learning to think logically, communicate mathematically and solve complex problems.

Our curriculum is designed to remove barriers to learning and ensure that all learners experience success and make positive progress. We use concrete, pictorial and abstract methods to help students build a deep understanding of mathematical concepts. This allows students to explore ideas practically before moving towards more formal written and abstract methods.

The mathematics curriculum at Louth Academy is based upon the National Curriculum and is carefully sequenced to build students' knowledge, understanding and confidence over time. We worked closely with colleagues at the Maths Hub to sequence our curriculum.

Students study a broad range of mathematical topics throughout their time at the Academy, including:

• Number
• Algebra
• Ratio and Proportion
• Geometry and Measures
• Probability
• Statistics