Early Years 

At Woodchurch C of E, we understand the importance of early experiences of maths, and have committed to the Early Adopter Framework within our Early Years setting. This approach places a significant emphasis on developing a strong grounding in number – understanding that this is a necessary building block for children to excel in the subject. The two key ELG’s for mathematics are: 

1. Number: Number composition, subitising, recall of bonds to 5 and 10 and doubling 
2. Numerical Pattern: Verbally count beyond 20, Compare quantities, explore and represent patterns 

Practitioners provide creative and engaging opportunities for children to ignite their curiosity and enthusiasm for the subject, while focusing on the three prime areas of: Communication and Language, Physical Development and PSED. Activities and experiences are frequent and varied, and allow children to build on and apply understanding of Numbers to 10. Concrete manipulatives are a key focus within sessions, as is the use of pictorial representations including Tens Frames and Part/Whole Models. Children are actively encouraged to use mathematical terminology within their understanding, with a focus on developing positive attitudes and interest in the subject.

Key Stage 1 and Key Stage 2

Why we teach it?

At Woodchurch C of E we aim to:

• • develop confident mathematicians who will be able to apply key Mathematics learning into aspects of their everyday life as they move forward into adulthood.
  • enhance and develop key life skills including problem solving, reasoning, logical thinking and the ability to communicate clearly and concisely.

Mathematics is an interconnected subject in which pupils need to be able to move fluently between representations of mathematical ideas. The programmes of study are, by necessity, organised into apparently distinct domains, but pupils should make rich connections across mathematical ideas to develop fluency, mathematical reasoning and competence in solving increasingly sophisticated problems. They should also apply their mathematical knowledge to science and other subjects. 

How we teach it?

• Through the promotion of a positive mind-set, we hope to enhance the teaching of fluency, reasoning in problem solving in real life situations with an increased emphasis on the key need for financial education in our ever-changing world with its increasing challenges. 
• Teaching materials are sourced from the White Rose Mathematics Curriculum with support via long term and medium overviews provided by Mathematics consultant, Tara Loughran. This means we can deliver a curriculum built around key concepts allows our children to develop mastery at their pace, allowing for consolidation of key facts.

• Fluent Recall: We are committed to ensuring that pupils secure their knowledge of Times Tables and Related Division Facts by the end of Year 4. Our pupils engage in regular low stakes testing through Times Tables Rock Stars to practise fluent recall. Numbots and Times Tables Rockstars are used daily to support the acquisition and consolidation of key facts. 
• Mathematical Vocabulary: Sessions include explicit reference to vital mathematical vocabulary and the use of stem sentences to support and encourage all children to communicate their ideas with mathematical precision and clarity. These sentence structures often express key conceptual ideas or generalities and provide a framework to embed conceptual knowledge and build understanding. 

How can you support your child at home?

F2: 

• Bud’s Number Garden https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/topics/zjkphbk/articles/zd4b382 
• Cbeebies Numeracy: https://www.bbc.co.uk/cbeebies/topics/numeracy

KS1:

• Karate Cats: https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/topics/zjkphbk/articles/zf4sscw 
• Numbots https://play.numbots.com/#/intro 

KS2:

• Times Tables Rock Stars https://ttrockstars.com/ 
• Maths KS2 – Guardians: Defenders of Mathematica https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/topics/zd2f7nb/articles/zn2y7nb