Maths
Mathematics
At HSM, we strongly believe in giving all our children the best start in mathematics. We endeavour to foster skills which will play an integral part of their learning in the future. These skills include:
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
Confidence
If you wish to help support your child’s maths learning at home, the following suggestions may be useful.
Measurement
- Using a ruler – drawing a picture with it, measuring the sections, using the ends & scale correctly
- Capacity in the bath!
- Comparing weights when baking or cooking
- Telling the time – having their own watch (not digital)
- Estimate & compare – longer/shorter/taller than, heavier/lighter than vocabulary
Money
- Saving and having a coin collection
- Shopping and having own purse.
- Coin rubbings activity- cutting & coin recognition
- How many different ways could we make…
- Counting the coin drops into a cup or jar to encourage skip counting 10p, 20p 30p
Number Facts and Times Tables
- Use songs and actions i.e. Percy Parker
- Count in multiples before using the times table facts 0, 3, 6, 9, 12
- Learn tables out of sequence and related division facts
- Practical activities to encourage use and application of times tables i.e. setting the table, pairs of socks, shoes, packets of biscuits etc.
Useful Websites:
http://www.ictgames.com/resources.html
https://www.topmarks.co.uk/maths-games/5-7-years/counting
Useful Documents:
Whole school calculation policy. This sets out the stages through which we teach the 4 operations from Reception to Y2.
End of year maths expectations for Maths for year 1 and year 2. These are the main objectives for the given years.
If you have any queries about mathematics at school, please feel free to contact Mrs Smith (Maths Coordinator) via the school office.
