Maths at Merley First School

Maths

Our progression of learning starts in Reception and builds beyond.  We use a mastery approach to teaching mathematics using resources from White  Rose and NCETM mastering Number across the school.  This approach is based upon the research from Bruner (Concrete, Pictorial, Abstract approach), Vygotsky (rich discussion & peer talk), Piaget (thinking processes rather than outcomes), Dienes (exploration before structure and a variety of methods) and Skemp (making links). Each topic is studied in depth and the teacher does not move to the next stage until all children demonstrate that they have a secure understanding of mathematical concepts.

Pupils are given time to think deeply about the maths and really understand concepts at a relational level rather than as a set of rules or procedures. This inclusive approach, and its emphasis on promoting multiple methods of solving a problem, builds self-confidence and resilience. 

To help develop our pupils' maths fluency skills, Numbots and TimesTables Rockstars are used in school but can also be accessed from home too. 

Each term we focus on fluency facts to support the children in learning number facts. They will be learning these in class and we are sharing these with families to support the children learning at home. Thank you for helping your child to learn these facts by recall. The children in Year 4 will take part in a multiplication check in Summer term to check their knowledge of all times tables to 12 x 12 with 6 seconds to answer each question.