The aims of teaching mathematics at St. Augustine’s Catholic Academy are to ensure that all pupils:
- Become fluent in the fundamentals of mathematics, including through varied and frequent practice with increasingly complex problems over time, so that pupils develop conceptual understanding and the ability to recall and apply knowledge rapidly and accurately.
- Can reason mathematically by following a line of enquiry, conjecturing relationships and generalisations, and developing an argument, justification or proof using mathematical language.
- Can solve problems by applying their mathematics to a variety of routine and non-routine problems with increasing sophistication, including breaking down problems into a series of simpler steps and persevering in seeking solutions.
All pupils are taught to develop efficient strategies for mental and written calculations which is clearly outlined within our school policy.
It is important that you support and encourage your child to develop their mathematical fluency. By the end of year 2, pupils should know the number bonds to 20 and be precise in using and understanding place value. By the end of year 4, pupils should have memorised their multiplication tables up to and including the 12 multiplication table. These skills can be practised on TTRockstars, where children can earn points for success.
To support and extend children’s mathematical learning, we focus on learning a different set of Key Instant Recall Facts (KIRFS) each half term. These can be seen below. Please see class pages or your class teacher for further information on how to support your child with these.
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Mathematics at St Augustine’s
Here are some links that you may find beneficial to support your child with their learning:
Foundation:
https://www.topmarks.co.uk/Search.aspx?Subject=16&AgeGroup=1
http://www.familylearning.org.uk/online_math_games.html
https://www.education.com/games/preschool/math/
Y1: Addition and Subtraction, Multiplication & Division, Time, Fractions.
https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/topics/zwyv4wx
https://www.themathsfactor.com/
https://www.themathsfactor.com/
https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/topics/z9pnb9q
https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/topics/zhk82hv
https://www.topmarks.co.uk/Interactive.aspx?cat=14
https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/topics/z3rbg82/articles/zq2yfrd
Y2: Addition and Subtraction, Multiplication & Division, Fractions, Measure, 3D shape.
https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/topics/zwyv4wx
https://www.themathsfactor.com/
https://www.themathsfactor.com/
https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/topics/z9pnb9q
https://www.topmarks.co.uk/Interactive.aspx?cat=14
https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/topics/z3rbg82/articles/zq2yfrd
https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/topics/zxc4jxs
https://www.topmarks.co.uk/maths-games/5-7-years/measures
https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/topics/zwyv4wx
Y3: Place Value, Addition & Subtraction, Multiplication & Division, Fractions.
https://www.topmarks.co.uk/maths-games/7-11-years/place-value
https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/topics/zsjqtfr
https://www.topmarks.co.uk/maths-games/7-11-years/addition-and-subtraction
https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/topics/zy2mn39
https://www.themathsfactor.com/
https://www.topmarks.co.uk/maths-games/7-11-years/multiplication-and-division
https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/topics/z36tyrd
https://www.themathsfactor.com/
https://www.topmarks.co.uk/maths-games/7-11-years/fractions-and-decimals
https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/topics/zhdwxnb
Y4: Addition & Subtraction, Multiplication & Division, Fractions, Shape and Space, Measure.
https://www.topmarks.co.uk/maths-games/7-11-years/addition-and-subtraction
https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/topics/zy2mn39
https://www.themathsfactor.com/
https://www.topmarks.co.uk/maths-games/7-11-years/multiplication-and-division
https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/topics/z36tyrd
https://www.themathsfactor.com/
https://www.topmarks.co.uk/maths-games/7-11-years/fractions-and-decimals
https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/topics/zhdwxnb
https://www.topmarks.co.uk/maths-games/7-11-years/shape-position-and-movement
https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/topics/zvmxsbk
https://www.topmarks.co.uk/maths-games/7-11-years/measures
https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/topics/zcpnb9q
Y5: Geometry, Measure, Fractions.
https://www.topmarks.co.uk/maths-games/7-11-years/shape-position-and-movement
https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/topics/zy72pv4
https://www.topmarks.co.uk/maths-games/7-11-years/measures
https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/topics/zcpnb9q
https://www.topmarks.co.uk/maths-games/7-11-years/fractions-and-decimals
https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/topics/zhdwxnb
Y6: Geometry, Statistics, 'The Golden Ratio', Problem Solving
https://www.topmarks.co.uk/maths-games/7-11-years/shape-position-and-movement
https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/topics/zy72pv4
https://www.topmarks.co.uk/maths-games/7-11-years/data-handling
https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/topics/zqgrd2p
https://nrich.maths.org/public/topic.php?code=-333&cl=2&cldcmpid=986
https://www.topmarks.co.uk/maths-games/7-11-years/problem-solving
https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/topics/z69k7ty
White Rose Home learning also offers some of the best work for Year 6. If your child is a particularly talented mathematician then they could dip into Year 7 materials too and really prepare themselves for High School! All lessons come with a video clip to explain the math.
The sites below are good for general number work. You may need to register and pay a small registration fee. Search by year group or age, as well as subject eg addition.
The Maths Factor: https://www.themathsfactor.com/
Third Space Maths Hub: https://mathshub.thirdspacelearning.com/
Primary Games Arena: http://primarygamesarena.com/Subjects/Maths
Hit the Button: https://www.topmarks.co.uk/maths-games/hit-the-button
Primary Resources: http://www.primaryresources.co.uk/maths/maths.htm
NRICH: https://nrich.maths.org/9085
Links for the National Curriculum for Maths are shown at the foot of the page.
