Maths
At Waterfoot we aim to develop children's confidence and mastery in maths using the 'CPA' approach. This teaching style of concrete, pictorial and abstract learning allows the children to have a secure, deep and progressive knowledge and understanding of the mathematical concepts. We encourage and include problem solving and reasoning into our maths lessons and the wider curriculum. We follow the Lancashire scheme of progression from EYFS - Yr6 which regularly revisits and builds on mathematical concepts throughout the year and follow the Red Rose Mastery scheme in years 1-5. We develop fluency in maths through daily 'Fluent in Five' in UKS2 and daily number fluency practice in key stage 1 and EYFS through the Mastering Number programme. Numbots and TT Rock Stars are used regularly in different year groups and form part of our regular practice of number, number bonds and multiplication and division facts. We also use Assertive Mentoring in KS2 to allow the children to plug gaps, address misconceptions and regularly revisit and embed key skills; this in turn develops pupil confidence and encourages our pupils to take ownership of their own learning.
Key Learning and Expectations
Maths Mental and Written Calculation Progression Documents
Mathematics Long Term Sequencing and Progression
Mastering Number Curriculum Overviews EYFS and KS1
A Parents/Carers introduction to NumBots (EYFS and KS1 number fluency practice!)
From the innovators who bring you Times Tables Rock Stars, comes a highly engaging platform for learning to add and subtract... NumBots! NumBots is all about every child achieving the "triple win" of understanding, recall and fluency in mental addition and subtraction so that they move from counting to calculating.
What is Times Tables Rock Stars? Parents and Carers Guide
Timestables at Waterfoot!
Yr4 Multiplication Tables Check. All YOU NEED to know.
Here is an informative video link for parents of Yr4 children completing the multiplication check this year.