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<\/a>“My favourite lesson is Maths because it is fun, challenging and gets you thinking.”<\/strong>\u00a0 Mary 5H<\/p>\n

How are Maths Lessons Taught at Mayfield?<\/a>
\nMaths Videos
\n<\/a>How to Help Your Child at Home
\n<\/a>The Maths Co-ordinator
\n<\/a>Enrichment
\n<\/a>Links<\/a><\/p>\n

How are Maths Lessons Taught at Mayfield?<\/b><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Counting Sessions<\/strong> \u2013 To develop children\u2019s fluency, short counting sessions take place daily in FS\/KS1 and frequently in KS2. Children practise counting forwards and backwards and in steps of different sizes, including fractions and decimals in later years.<\/p>\n

Discrete Maths Lessons<\/strong> \u2013 Most of the number aspects of the curriculum are taught through discrete Maths lessons. We are working towards a mastery approach to teaching mathematics. \u00a0This means that we focus on topics, such as place value or addition, for a longer period of time to enable pupils to gain a deeper understanding of the mathematical concepts. \u00a0Children are given opportunities to develop fluency, reason mathematically and solve problems.<\/p>\n

Cross-Curricular Maths<\/strong> \u2013 Many aspects of the curriculum, especially Measurement, Geometry and Statistics are taught through a cross-curricular approach. \u00a0There are particularly strong links with Computing, Science, Geography and Art.<\/p>\n

Models and Images<\/strong> \u2013 To support children\u2019s conceptual understanding, we use a range of models and images, including Numicon, straws, bead strings, place value counters, number lines, fraction boxes, Dienes\u2019 apparatus.<\/p>\n

Speaking and Listening<\/strong> \u2013 Children are given frequent opportunities to discuss their mathematical thinking.<\/p>\n

Full information about progression in maths skills though the years groups is available in this document:\u00a0Maths Progression Y1 to Y6<\/a><\/span>
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Maths Videos<\/b><\/strong><\/span>
\nOver the next few months, we will be adding some videos to support parents in understanding how we teach maths at Mayfield. The first in this series shows some of the resources we use to help children understand the concept of place value: