Maths Curriculum
Mathematics at Stone Cross is taught in an exciting and interactive way. Our daily maths lessons follow the National Curriculum with the aim that pupils will achieve mastery of the subject. A detailed, structured curriculum is mapped out ensuring continuity and a deep understanding of concepts.
We use ‘real life’ experiences so children begin to understand the importance of applying maths skills in order to solve problems and engage them for future learning.
The teaching of maths is also included in many other areas of the curriculum as we encourage a cross-curricular approach to allow children to apply their skills and understanding in a variety of contexts.
We place great importance on developing children’s knowledge of number bonds and times tables and children work on Numbots (EYFS to Year 2) and Times Table Rockstars (Year 3 and 4 or until proficient up to 12 x 12) to help secure these. Once secure, children work on Maths Passports to help master other mental maths skills. Children are required to practise these at home for weekly testing in school.
Links to Maths Websites
The following websites may be useful to help children practise maths facts at home.
Hit the button - Quick fire facts practise
https://www.topmarks.co.uk/maths-games/hit-the-button
Starter of the day - Maths Puzzles
http://www.transum.org/Software/SW/Starter_of_the_day/
Cool Maths 4 Kids - A variety of different maths games
https://www.coolmath4kids.com/
Practise Fact Fluency
Times Table Rock Stars - to help learn multiplication facts (you will need your login)
https://play.ttrockstars.com/auth
Numbots - Games to practise number facts (you will need your login)
https://play.numbots.com/#/intro
White Rose Maths - Problem of the Day at different levels for KS1 and KS2
https://whiteroseeducation.com/resources/maths/problems
Maths Frame - a whole range of maths games and resources
My Mini Maths provides daily maths questions for Years 3-6