MATHS

To achieve our vision, we:

• Give children the opportunity to reason and explain.
• Use Computing to enhance experiences within Mathematics and make cross-curricular links.
• Where feasible, mathematical problems will be linked to NICER challenge packs to immerse children.
• Practical based problems that give children a concrete understanding of all maths concepts.
• Develop immersive and challenging environments which keep them motivated.

Teaching of Maths

• In EYFS children are given the opportunity to develop their understanding of number and numerical patterns through a combination of short, formal teaching as well as a range of planned structured play situations; where there is plenty of scope for exploration and independent work.
• Maths is taught daily in KS1 & KS2 with access to digital devices to enhance teaching and learning in Maths.
• Maths learning builds from a concrete understanding of concepts where children are manipulating objects such as bead strings and tens frames. When children are able to see concepts this way, they then need to understand the same concepts represented pictorially using visual representations, such as bar modelling. Abstract concepts are then introduced.
• Within KS2 lessons 3 main stages can be identified – Explain (reason), Do (fluency) and Solve (application).
• Within KS1 lessons children are given opportunities to explain, reason and solve – however it may not always be recorded.

How are we preparing our children for the Maths Multiplication test?

We use Times Tables Rock Stars which motivates and awards children when working through their times tables. A feature within the program (the sound-check area) gives children a time limit of 6 seconds to complete questions which prepares them for the multiplication test.