Maths at Oak Tree Primary School

Mrs Sarah WardMaths Specialist Teacher (MaST)

Maths Subject Leader

March 2019

Information for parents/carers

Miss Lizzie CowellMaths Subject Leader

Aims of this evening...

• To inform parents/carers on key updates and changes to the Maths curriculum at Oak Tree Primary School.

• To advise how mental and written calculation methods are taught in all year groups for the 4 number operations.

• For parents to have a clear understanding of end of year expectations for Maths for each year group.

• To highlight materials available to support the learning of Maths at home.

Why a new Maths curriculum in 2014?Programme for International Student Assessment (PISA) highlights that standards in Maths across the UK (as well as Reading and Science) are slipping when compared to other international education systems.

The new Maths curriculum has been influenced heavily by the world’s top performing countries/regions in Mathematics.

27. UK

National Curriculum for Maths

*’Fundamentals of Mathematics’ includes learning of number facts such as bonds and times tables as well as the concept of place value for quick recall. These skills underpin all Mathematics learning.

Mathematical Vocabulary• Greater emphasis is now placed upon the use of the correct

mathematical vocabulary.

A copy of this booklet (and other Maths support materials) can be found on our website under the ‘School Partners’ and ‘Parent Curriculum Support’ tabs.

Online Maths Dictionary -https://www.mathsisfun.com/definitions/index.html

What has changed?- Higher expectations overall – Some topics moved from

secondary to primary i.e. algebra, to ensure children are ‘secondary ready’. Other content has ‘dropped down’ from later year groups. End-of-year expectations booklets are available on the website under the ‘Curriculum’ and ‘End of Year Expectations’ tabs.

- Fewer concepts taught but in more depth – leads to development of ‘mastery’ curriculum. Key focus on number, data is less prominent and probability has been removed until KS3.

- Roman numerals introduced at Year 3.

- Emphasis on early recall of number facts – learn number bonds for all numbers up to 20 by end of Y1.

- Clear expectations around written, as well as mental, methods –emphasis on children using formal written methods efficiently.

- Earlier and more challenging requirements for multiplication tables (including division facts) – up to 12x12 by end of Y4.

- Use of calculators removed until the end of KS2 – children should only use these to aid and extend conceptual understanding and to explore more complex number problems if secure. No calculator paper at the end of KS2.

Year 2: 26 facts to learnYear 3: 23 facts to learnYear 4: 17 facts to learn

Remember that the numbers in each fact can be swapped around i.e. 2x5=10, 5x2=10, 10÷2=5, 10÷5=2

Children are expected to know all of these facts

by the end of Y4

Year 4 Multiplication Tables Check (MTC)What we know so far…

• All Y4 children will take an online times tables test in June from June 2020. This starts with the current Y3 children.

• Becomes statutory in 2020 so does not affect the current Y4 children, although schools can voluntarily administer the check this year (June 2019) to trial the format.

• The test is online and on screen.

• There will be 25 multiplication questions. Children will get 6 seconds from the time the question appears to input their answer. This means that children must be able to read, recall and enter their response within 6 seconds.

• There is no ‘official’ pass rate or threshold. Schools are to use this data to target support and intervention.

• Commutativity of facts is important to aid fluency. Children should learn that swapping the first two numbers will give the same answer i.e. 7x8=56, 8x7=56.

• To be classed as making expected progress, children should learn multiplication and division facts in the following order:

• Year 2: 2, 5 and 10 times tables

• Year 3: 3, 4 and 8 times tables

• Year 4: 6, 7, 9, 11 and 12

• Questions from the 6, 7,8, 9 and 12 times tables are more likely to be asked as they are classed as ‘most difficult’ to learn by the DfE.

Some ideas to support Maths learning at home...• Encourage children to have a ‘growth mindset’ and speak positively

about Maths.

• Practise all multiplication tables (games/songs) up to 12x12 –children should have instant recall of ALL multiplication and division facts by end of Y4.

• Demon Tables tests and answers available on the website under the ‘Curriculum’ tab.

• Change quantities in recipes to cater for different numbers of people – half, double, quadruple all ingredients etc.

• Read and calculate times and intervals in contexts – train/bus timetables, cinema times, football match start/end times, calendars etc.

• Recognise and name 2D and 3D shapes in the environment.

• Compare deals in supermarkets – is the ‘3 for 2’ or ‘buy one get one free’ offer a better deal? How do you know?

• Play fun board games with children - dominoes, snakes and ladders, snap, connect 4, uno, battleships, Cranium, Guess Who? etc.

• Lots more ideas here https://www.oxfordowl.co.uk/for-home/advice-for-parents/maths-at-home/

Calculations at Oak Tree Primary School• New calculation policy has been developed in-line with

the new Maths curriculum. Teachers use the policy to ensure correct progression in teaching and learning of calculation methods.

• Children are taught calculations alongside in-depth understanding of mathematical concepts. This will ensure sustainable learning.

• Opportunities given to use numbers in a range of contexts – measures, money, time etc.

• Children progress from concrete experiences, to pictorial and then abstract representations to develop conceptual understanding.

Maths at Oak Tree Primary SchoolOpportunity now for you to…

go and visit classrooms to find out about Maths in the different year groups.

Look through your child’s Maths book to see their Maths learning so far.

Take away information leaflets from each classroom to give you more information about Maths at Oak Tree Primary School.

Speak to teachers about Maths in their year group. Discussions regarding progress of children will take place during the forthcoming parent consultations.

N – NurseryR – All classrooms

Y1 – Miss CowellY2 – Miss PughY3 - Mrs WardY4 – Mrs SempleY5 – Mrs Merrick

Y6 – Mr Grimshaw

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