Mathematics teaches us how to make sense of the world around us through developing a child’s ability to calculate, to reason and to solve problems. It enables children to understand and appreciate relationships and pattern in both number and space in their everyday lives. Through their growing knowledge and understanding, children learn to appreciate the contribution made by many cultures to the development and application of mathematics.
At St. Mary's we aim to:
- promote enjoyment and enthusiasm for learning through practical activity, exploration and discussion.
- promote confidence and competence with numbers and the number system.
- develop the ability to solve problems through decision-making and reasoning in a range of contexts.
- develop a practical understanding of the ways in which information is gathered and presented.
- explore features of shape and space, and develop measuring skills in a range of contexts.
- understand the importance of mathematics in everyday life.
Mastery of Number
This project aims to secure firm foundations in the development of good number sense for all children from Reception through to Year 1 and Year 2. The aim over time is that children will leave KS1 with fluency in calculation and a confidence and flexibility with number. Attention will be given to key knowledge and understanding needed in Reception classes, and progression through KS1 to support success in the future.
Useful website links
Mathsframe
Mathsframe has more than 200 interactive maths games and 300 maths worksheets and assessments linked to the new curriculum. All resources are designed by an experienced KS2 teacher. New games and worksheets are added regularly.
Timestables.co.uk
At timestables.co.uk you can easily practise all of your tables. The arithmetic problems are clear and simple so you can immediately get started on practicing your tables. Select one of the times tables you wish to practise from the list below and show what you can do on the speed test, Multiplication Tables Check or printout great worksheets.
Timestables.co.uk website link
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