WHITE ROSE MATHS FOR PARENTS

What is White Rose Maths?

White Rose Maths is an organisation that provides maths resources and Schemes of Learning for pupils of all ages, from early years to secondary school. The Schemes of Learning (SOL) outline yearly frameworks that break down what children need to learn during each week of each term to master the learning objectives laid out by the National Curriculum.  White Rose Maths frameworks are designed to be enjoyable, engaging and varied, to help pupils develop a love of learning and work towards mastery with differentiated resources.

But what defines White Rose Maths more than their resources and frameworks is their approach to teaching maths. At the heart of their resources and frameworks is the motto “Everyone Can Do Maths: Everyone Can!” — a slogan that we wholeheartedly agree with!

White Rose teaches children mathematical concepts through pictorial, practical and written methods in order to develop a deep understanding, confidence and competence in Maths and improve fluency. Fluency in Maths is about developing number sense and being able to choose and use the most appropriate method for the task at hand and be able to apply a skill to multiple contexts. 

It uses the CPA (Concrete - Using physical objects, Pictorial - Using pictures or drawings, Abstract - using only numbers) approach, which is a highly effective approach to teaching that develops a deep and sustainable understanding of maths in pupils. CPA was developed by American psychologist Jerome Bruner. It is an essential technique within the Singapore method of teaching maths for mastery.

White Rose Maths have teamed up with TV presenter, teacher and parent Michael Underwood to bring you a mini-series called Maths with Michael. We understand that many parents feel like maths has changed and can sometimes find it difficult to keep up to date with modern teaching methods in maths.

Click on the picture below to watch a short video about White Rose Maths and common questions parents ask.

White Rose Maths has produced an app, aimed at KS1 pupils.  This is a quick and easy way to practice maths skills at home.  Click on the image for more information or to download.

Our Federation has purchased the Maths Practice Journals for all year groups, and these will be used from September 2024 as homework to support the maths delivered each week.

White Rose Maths also offer free, printable workbooks on their website for each learning block in each year.  

Please click on the image below if you would like to access these.