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Numeracy is a proficiency that involves confidence and competence with numbers and measures. It requires an understanding of the number system, a range of computer skills and an inclination and ability to solve number problems in a variety of contexts. Numeracy also demands practical understanding of the ways in which information is gathered by counting and measuring and it is presented in graphs, diagrams, charts and tables.
At Eaton Square School we present the children with a range of mathematical experiences. Activities are accessible for all pupils, but give scope for further challenges and extension, fostering a sense of success in pupils of all levels of ability.
All teachers are involved in the planning of Mathematics. The Mathematics Coordinator prepares the schemes of work for each Year group, ensuring continuity throughout the school. These schemes are closely related to the new Primary Framework from Mathematics and the Common Entrance Curriculum.
A typical lesson is structured as follows:
Oral work and calculation (about 5 minutes)
This involves whole class work to rehearse, sharpen and develop mental and oral skills.
The main teaching activity (about 25 to 30 minutes)
This includes both teaching input and pupil activities and a balance between whole class, grouped, paired and individual work.
A plenary (about 5 to 10 minutes)
This involves work with the whole class to sort out misconceptions, identify progress, to summarise key facts and ideas and what to remember, to make links to other work and to discuss next steps.
Homework is set on a regular basis for all classes. The time allocated is related to the age of the children and ranges from 10 to 60 minutes per session. The purpose of homework is to practise skills taught during the week, such as learning multiplication tables, practising mechanical sums and solving problems.
Assessments form a part of every lesson to check children's understanding and give teachers information, helping them to adjust daily lesson plans. Children's progress is reviewed and recorded.
In Transition, Reception and Year One, children are given a termly oral assessment. The Transition and Reception Mental Oral Assessment forms part of the Reception Profile.
In Years One to Eight pupils sit a half termly test to assess their understanding of the concepts covered.
Children in Reception to Year Eight complete standardised tests as a benchmark to measure progress.
Children taking entrance examinations are exposed to a variety of Mathematics papers in order for them to become familiar with what is expected and to maintain the high standard these examinations require.
Mathematics Curriculum Summary
| Form
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Topic Outline |
| Foundation Stage
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| Transition |
Counting, calculating.
Shape, space, measures. (counting, sorting, matching, seeking patterns, making connections , recognising relationships and working with numbers, shapes, space and measure.)Counting, calculating.
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| Reception |
Counting, reading and writing numbers, comparing and ordering numbers.
Adding and subtracting.
Reasoning about numbers or shapes.
Problems involving 'real life' or money.
Comparing and ordering measures.
Exploring pattern, shape and space. |
| Key Stage One
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| Year One |
Counting, properties of numbers and number sequences.
Place value and ordering.
Estimating.
Understanding addition and subtraction facts.
Mental calculation strategies (+ and -).
Making decisions.
Reasoning about numbers or shapes.
Problems involving real life money or measures.
Organising and using data.
Measures.
Shape and space.
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| Year Two |
Place value, properties of numbers, ordering, estimating.
Understanding addition and subtraction - mental calculation strategies and pencil and paper procedures.
Understanding multiplication and division - mental calculation strategies.
Checking results of calculations.
Fractions.
Making decisions.
Money and 'real life' problems.
Measures and problem solving.
Time, including problem solving.
Reasoning about shapes and numbers
Shape and Space
Handling Data. |
| Key Stage Two
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| Year Three |
Place value, ordering and rounding.
Properties of numbers.
Understanding addition and subtraction - mental calculations, pencil and paper methods.
Understanding multiplication and division - mental calculation strategies and pencil and paper methods.
Checking results of calculations.
Making decisions.
Fractions and decimals.
Measures and problem solving.
Handling data.
Money and problem solving.
Shape and Space
Time.
Reasoning about numbers.
Fractions and Decimals.
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| Year Four |
Place value, ordering and rounding.
Using a calculator.
Understanding addition and subtraction - mental calculation strategies and pencil and paper procedures, including using a calculator.
Understanding multiplication and division - mental calculation strategies and pencil and paper procedures, including using a calculator.
Checking results of calculations.
Making decisions.
Fraction, decimals and percentages.
Ratio and proportion.
Shape and space.
Reasoning and generalising about numbers or shapes.
Properties of numbers and number sequences.
Handling data
Measures
Money
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| Year Five |
Place value, ordering and rounding.
Using a calculator.
Understanding addition and subtraction - mental calculation strategies and pencil and paper procedures, including using a calculator and money.
Understanding multiplication and division - mental calculation strategies and pencil and paper procedures, including using a calculator.
Checking results of calculations.
Making decisions.
Fraction, decimals and percentages.
Ratio and proportion.
Measures.
Reasoning and generalising about numbers and shapes.
Properties of numbers and number sequences.
Handling Data
Shape and Space.
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| Year Six |
Place value, ordering and rounding.
Integers, powers and roots.
Calculations.
Making decisions.
Applying mathematics and solving problems.
Checking results of calculations.
Fraction, decimals and percentages.
Ratio and proportion.
Shape, space and measures.
Handling data.
Reasoning and generalising about numbers and shapes.
Properties of numbers and number sequences
Handling data.
Algebra
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| Key Stage Three
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| Year Seven |
Numbers and the number system.
Calculations.
Using and applying mathematics to solve problems.
Handling data.
Algebra.
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| Year Eight |
Numbers and the number system.
Calculations.
Using and applying mathematics to solve problems.
Algebra, Shape, Space and Measure, Handling Data. |
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