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Mathematics
Everyone can and does do Maths.
We aim for all our children to understand the power and beauty of mathematics and that it is central to the real world in which we live. We expect our children to leave the school as efficient, independent and enthusiastic mathematicians who are willing to take risks and value mistakes that they make when learning. learning.
Our mathematics teaching is delivered through a daily maths lesson to implement the requirements of the National Curriculum. We aim for the children to become fluent in the fundamentals of mathematics, be able to reason mathematically and solve problems by applying their learning. Children’s mathematical learning is ongoing and extends beyond the parameters of the lessons.
The school follows the Meridian Primary Scheme of Work in Years Three to Six. This scheme has been collaboratively created by staff from across our primary schools within the Trust– they have been at the heart of its creation and continue to be central to its ongoing development. Our maths lessons take children on a journey of small steps and use concrete and pictorial representations to support children’s understanding of the maths that they are learning about. At the heart of Maths teaching and learning at our school is the fundamental belief that all children can make progress and achieve in this subject. The ‘Five Big Ideas’ of Teaching for Mastery from the NCETM Five Big Ideas in Teaching for Mastery | NCETM are the underlying principles which we use to teach Maths. Our ongoing involvement with our local Maths Hub ensures that our practice is evidence based and continuously evolving.
At Sawtry Junior Academy the National Curriculum 2014 is followed using the mastery approach. This ensures a thorough conceptual understanding of the mathematics taught. Lessons include opportunities for mathematical talk and discussion, reasoning and the use of models, images or concrete resources.
Links between areas of mathematics are emphasised along with opportunities for reasoning and to apply skills in real-life contexts.
Basic number skills and times tables are reinforced by also being taught in an additional ten minute “Daily maths session”. These sessions focus on developing fluency and understanding, usually at the beginning of the school day.
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Times Tables Rockstars
This is a new and exciting resource that supports children in learning their times tables. Each pupil has their own login and their own Rockstar Avatar. Children progress at their own pace, earning virtual coins to spend on upgrading their Avatar and certificates as their recall speed and accuracy improve. The link below provides some FAQs and guidance for parents on setting up their child’s account.
Multiplication Tables check
Pupils in Year 4 are required to undertake the multiplication check. Miss Croxall presented the powerpoint below in an information meeting for parents of children in years 3 and 4 about the check and how best to support your child.