Maths
At Eldon Primary School, we aim to provide a curriculum which equips learners with a conceptual understanding of the fundamentals of Maths which will prepare them for their next stage of learning and adult life. We have a strong emphasis on the Concrete Pictorial Abstract (CPA) approach where pupils are supported to develop their understanding of conceptual ideas using concrete resources and pictorial representations before moving on to more abstract concepts.
We expose children to varied fluency in order to practice the fundamentals of Maths and retrieve knowledge rapidly. This allows them to apply the knowledge to increasingly complex reasoning and problem-solving questions. We encourage children to develop justification using mathematical language, make rich connections and persevere in seeking solutions.
We have chosen to follow the White Rose Maths scheme of work. This allows progression across the school and ensures that children are covering the skills required by the National Curriculum. Each year, we build upon the skills and knowledge used previously so that children are provided with the foundation they need to further their maths education
Maths Software.
In order to help support the pupils’ learning, we use Times Tables Rock Stars. The children can log onto this system at home to further their learning in their own time. Please click on the logo to visit this online system.
The creators of Times Tables Rock Stars have produced a platform called NumBots. NumBots is an online game which will significantly improve a child’s recall and understanding of number bonds and addition and subtraction. These are critical foundations in maths so we are excited about the impact NumBots will have.
White Rose Maths also has an online platform called One Minute Maths to help with children’s understanding and recall of addition, subtraction, multiplication and division number facts. Your teacher will be able to give you a three-word code to access it. This code changes weekly.
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