Mathematics

Our aim is to ensure that all children are taught mathematics as specified in the National Curriculum.

At St Mary and St Joseph's we develop an interest and enjoyment of mathematics and an awareness of its significance in our technology society as well as an understanding of number, shape, data handling, measurement, money and algebra.

Learning activities are sequenced to ensure progression and taught through direct skills teaching, providing pupils with real experiences through appropriate contexts, practical activities for pupils, educational visits, the use of published resources for teaching planning and the use of television programmes and ICT when appropriate. Teachers are required to follow the guidance given in 'using ICT to support Mathematics'.

As a school we follow the White Rose Maths Curriculum. Children also have access to TTRS and Mathletics.

In our Reception class children are given the opportunity to develop skills in all areas of Mathematics through adult led and child initiated activities. These take place through continuous provision in the setting e.g. Sand, water, outdoor play and construction. Adults scaffold children's learning through discussion, problem solving and appropriate vocabulary.

• Mathletics Use your personal password to access resources asigned by your class teacher.
• Times Tables Rockstars Times tables practise
• Top Marks Maths interactive games
• Mathsframe Hundreds of maths game for laptop and tablet
• Crickweb Free online educational games
• The Maths Factor Games and activities with Carol Vordeman

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