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PY3 to PY6
Mathematics
Workshop
What makes a good mathematician?
Number facts
Use & apply skills and knowledge
Conceptual understanding
Generalise & find patterns
Perseverance
Risk-takers
Challenge
Vocabulary
Think mathematically
Problem solvers
Estimate
Fluent calculators
Reasoning
Calculation Policy
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We do not teach formal maths too early
Focus on understanding
Year 6 should be a revision year
The Policy shows the main strategy we teach
Policy will be visible in children homework books next year
Parent policy on website soon
Keeping it Real
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When a new strategy is taught we use practical equipment
We keep it fun
Getting it wrong is good!
Confidence Confidence Confidence
Assessment - Classroom Monitor
Assessment
2 main forms: Abacus and Classroom Monitor
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3 tests a year
2 papers - arithmetic and problem solving
Informs Classroom Monitor tracking
Children can take an easier paper
Your turn….
Using the PY4 Abacus Test questions and the
strategies shown in the calculations policy answer
someof the questions.
How would you check?
Maths Antics
Need help?
Monster
Maths
Times Table Challenge
x and ÷ 2
x and ÷ 6
•Multiplication and Division Facts
x and ÷ 5
x and ÷ 8
x and ÷ 10
x and ÷ 7
x and ÷ 3
x and ÷ 4
x and ÷ 9
Times Table Challenge
Playing Games
•Uno
•Monopoly
•Yahtzee
•Snakes and ladders
Puzzles
•Sudoko
•Number fills
•Dot-to-dot
•Puzzle books
Useful Websites
www.oswego.org/ocsd-web/games/Mathmagician/cathymath.html
http://mathantics.com
www.gridclub.com
www.rigb.org
www.learnthings.co.uk
www.schoolzone.co.uk
www.nrich.maths.org
www.nextgenerationlearning.org.uk/At-home