This is our Spring maths plan which outlines the content that the Bitterns will be learning each week within the spring term. Certain weeks might be switched around, extended or altered depending on the children’s learning and ability within a given area, however this should provide a good insight into the topic areas covered within the next term.
Maths
We aim to produce an ambitious, connected curriculum accessible to all pupils which covers the content of the National Curriculum whilst developing resilient, critical thinking mathematicians who are fully prepared for the future.
The White Rose Maths approach is used throughout the school. This is an inclusive approach based on the principles of cognitive psychology and child development. It is intended that all children, regardless of their starting point, will maximise their academic achievement and leave Salhouse with an enthusiasm for mathematics .
We aim to:
- Deliver a high quality, challenging and enjoyable curriculum.
- Make rich connections across mathematical ideas to develop fluency, reasoning and competence in solving increasingly sophisticated problems.
- Enable children to apply their mathematical knowledge to other curriculum areas through carefully planned cross curricular links.
- Develop independent, inquisitive learners.
Pupils have a daily dedicated mathematics lesson from Reception through to Year 6. Consistency and continuity is ensured through the adoption of the schemes of learning published by White Rose Mathematics. Teachers are supported to plan effectively, producing lessons incorporating fluency, reasoning and problem solving. Lessons are planned and sequenced so that new knowledge and skills build on what has been taught before. The White Rose schemes are complemented with additional resources which reinforce reasoning and problem solving. The school has a Calculation Policy which is adhered to when teaching formal methods, understanding that sometimes children find their own efficient methods along the way. Teachers adapt the long term plan to fit their class’s specific needs, term lengths and moderation and assessment requirements.
Mathematics lessons are designed with a concrete, pictorial and abstract (CPA) approach, providing our pupils with the scaffolding required to access the learning at all levels. We place an emphasis on pupil engagement and metacognition. Lessons are designed to encourage pupil engagement through careful using questioning and modelling. Groupings and learning styles are varied in order to engage pupils and create an accessible curriculum.
Termly assessments using Rising Stars material enable teachers to monitor progress and carry out gaps analysis and misconceptions. This assessment data is used to inform teacher assessment and planning. Key stage 2 classes make use of ‘early work’ to revisit areas previously covered, time is also provided to practise times tables regularly in order to build confidence and develop quick recall of these facts. Throughout school, children make regular use of Doodle maths software both in class and at home to help build on and apply their skills. Carefully planned weekly home learning activities support parents to support their children’s learning.
Year 5 and 6 mixed age overview
Salhouse Year 4 And 5 Mixed Age Maths Scheme Of Learning (White Rose)
The mathematics curriculum at Salhouse is accessible to all.
Children will become confident mathematicians who enjoy maths and understand its relevance to their lives. They will understand how to effectively use resources to support their learning. They will be able to articulate their ideas clearly and represent their working in a range of ways. They will be, and feel, prepared for statutory tests with the majority meeting and exceeding national expectations. All children will be able to evidence their progress and learning journey as they are challenged and supported to grow as mathematicians.
Herons’ Maths
We are always finding new ways to learn our times tables- this one is called Splat! Using metre sticks makes it even noisier and more fun.
Herons Maths
We have worked hard on expanding our knowledge of decimals and fractions, including converting cm to mm.
The measurements resulted in spirals.
Kingfishers Maths
We have been reading, writing and ordering 2 digit numbers. We are becoming more confident but we don’t always get it right!!Some of us have been setting our own challenges – it was pretty tricky building our own 100 square but we had a good strategy!!
Kingfishers Maths Spring 2021
Year 2 maths
Year 2 have been working on money and place value.
Year 3 maths
Year 3 have been revising different ways to add and subtract. They have also been working on place value.
The Kingfishers have been helping to pack Santa’s sleigh
Only gifts that total a multiple of 10 can be put in! I wonder how many they managed to include . . . .
Year 2 and 3 are developing their measuring skills:
Year 3 must create the correct sized wrapping paper to fit around the gifts Santa needs to wrap. Year 2 are learning to accurately measure in cm and mm.
Year 2 investigate to find the best route for Santa to take to deliver all the presents.
They use their measuring skills to check they have the shortest route.
