At Hungerford, we aim to equip children with the Maths knowledge, skills and confidence to succeed in a world where we are constantly required to solve mathematical problems. By the end of Year 6 we aim:
- To develop children’s ability to problem-solve and reason in a variety of different contexts, applying their mathematical knowledge.
- To develop children’s fluency so that they are able to select the most appropriate method to solve a problem. Children are able to recall known mathematical facts to support them in solving these problems.
- To support children in making links between existing knowledge and learnt knowledge.
- To provide children with memorable learning experiences and regular opportunities to revisit their previous learning to enable children to store these mathematical concepts in their long-term memory so that knowledge sticks.
- To support children in becoming confident mathematicians who enjoy mathematics and are resilient and persevere.
- To ensure previous year group concepts are revisited so that children can continue to progress through new taught concepts within their current year group.
At Hungerford, our school values are encouraged through maths. Children are to show confidence and resilience, and not to fear being wrong – as this is where the best learning happens. Alongside this, we are developing a culture for maths talk where discussion is paramount to learning; challenging and supporting peer-to-peer and with peer-to-adult, in order to develop reasoning skills.
Maths at Hungerford is taught using a Mastery approach, supported by use of Power Maths as the main scheme for pupils in Year One to Year Six. In the EYFS, the Statutory Framework for the Early Years Foundation Stage and the non-statutory guidance of Development Matters provides the long-term planning supported by NCETM Mastering Number project.
Mastering Number is also taught in Years 1 & 2 to supplement Power Maths. The project aims to secure firm foundations in the development of good number sense for all children from Reception through to Year 1 and Year 2. The aim over time is that children will leave KS1 with fluency in calculation and a confidence and flexibility with number. Attention will be given to key knowledge and understanding needed in Reception classes, and progression through KS1 to support success in the future.
As part of our mastery approach, children are (as much as possible) kept together, working in mixed ability groups on the same objective as their peers in the same year group. All children have access to the same activities and problems, with ’differentiation’ being shown by the deepening level of understanding that children show. Reasoning flows through every lesson, from the opening problem through to the children’s independent activities. Alongside this, fortnightly Guided Reasoning sessions allow children to explore increasingly complex problems, scaffolded by adults and their peers. This allows pupils to develop their comprehension, reasoning and vocabulary.
- Children will achieve age related expectations in Maths at the end of their cohort year.
- Children will develop a love for Maths.
- Children will have a deep, holistic understanding of mathematical concepts.
- Children will be able to make links between mathematical concepts.
- Children will develop skills that are relevant in a real-life context.
- Children will talk about maths confidently and clearly, using sound mathematical vocabulary.
How can you help at home?
Times Table Rock Stars is a fun and challenging programme for children in Year 2 – Year 6, designed to help learners master the times tables. Times tables are essential for your child’s future success in mathematics and Hungerford would welcome your support in helping your child to master their success further at home.
You can find your child’s login details on the inside cover of their reading record to allow them to play at home and earn coins. At school, we use Class Dojo as a reward system and TTRS effort points will be rewarded by teachers boosting children’s progress in achieving gold, silver and bronze certificates.
We will be holding lots of exciting Times Tables Rock Stars competitions throughout the year, so please do encourage your child’s use of the site and help them gain Rock Star status!
This year we have launched an exciting educational game called Prodigy. The game is separated into both maths and English sections, where children play games that tests their understanding of areas of learning based on their year group expectations. In addition, teachers can set assignments for children to complete either in school or at home. While we will be using the program during school hours, children can play with the same character at home to support their learning and earn online rewards!
All children from Year 1 to Year 6 have their own login details and these can be found on the inside cover of their reading record.
How does my child play Prodigy at home?
- Go to prodigygame.com on almost any internet enabled device.
- Select ‘Play Prodigy’ in the top-right corner.
- Enter your child’s username and password and then select ‘LOGIN’.