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Reception, Year 1 & Year 2 Mastering Number

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Reception, Year 1 & Year 2 Mastering Number

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To further enhance our childrens maths learning we provide a further 15 minutes extra maths in the form of Mastering Number 4 times per week.

Statement by NCTEM.

This project aims to secure firm foundations in the development of good number sense for all children from Reception through to Year 1 and Year 2. The aim over time is that children will leave KS1 with fluency in calculation and a confidence and flexibility with number. Attention will be given to key knowledge and understanding needed in Reception classes, and progression through KS1 to support success in the future.

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Intent

At Woodlesford, we want every child to see themselves as a mathematician. Our aim is for children to become confident, resilient learners who enjoy maths and understand its importance in everyday life. We focus on building fluency, reasoning and problem solving so that all children are well-prepared for the next stage of their education.

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Time Table Rockstars:

https://ttrockstars.com/

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Times Table Rockstars plays a huge part of maths at Woodlesford, both in school and at home.

From Year 2 upwards, children complete TTRS three times a week in school. Children are given three minutes to answer 60 questions on a given times table.

Year 2: 2, 5 and 10
Year 3: 3, 4, 8
Year 4: times tables up to 12 x 12
Year 5: times tables up to 12 x 12
Year 6: times tables up to 12 x 12

The online programme of TTRS, that children can use at home, is bespoke and individualised to suit a child's needs.

Pupils begin with a baseline and play in a gig. The gig then determines which table they are going to practice in the garage or arena. Children spend as much time as they need on this times table before completing another check and then children will move on.

There are different rock statuses that children can achieve as they make progress. Ultimately, our aim at Woodlesford is that children achieve Rock Hero status and achieve a level of 420.

Please contact your child's class teacher if you need their username and password.

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Calculation Policy

Our calculation policy sets out how calculations are taught at our school. We use concrete, pictorial and abstract methods to teach children the four operations.

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Maths is broken into phases in reception with each one being given a title. Numerous topics are weaved in to these phases.

In Reception, we follow Development Matters. Each topic is mapped to Development Matters for 3-4 and reception age. This is then linked to the Early Learning Goals.

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We follow a mastery approach where lessons are taught in small, connected steps. Children use practical equipment and visual models to help them understand concepts before moving on to written methods. Teachers model clear explanations and encourage children to use accurate mathematical vocabulary to explain and justify their thinking.

In addition to daily lessons, pupils take part in programmes to strengthen their fluency. All children in Reception to Year 5 follow the national Mastering Number programme, which builds secure foundations with number facts and calculation skills. Many classes also use our own Earlybird Maths sessions, giving children extra practice with arithmetic. Across school, we have agreed Maths Standards to ensure consistency and high expectations in how children present their work.

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Our pupils develop strong number sense, recall facts efficiently and use their knowledge to solve problems with growing independence. They can explain their ideas clearly using precise mathematical vocabulary, and they take pride in the presentation of their work.

Most importantly, children at Woodlesford enjoy maths, have a positive ‘can do’ attitude, and leave school with the knowledge, skills and confidence to succeed in secondary school and beyond.