MATHEMATICS Overview Primary
In the Primary Phase, the delivery of Mathematical learning progresses by encouraging pupils to discuss and explore concepts in depth, applying their knowledge in problem solving contexts. Students make use of visual and practical resources to aid understanding before moving into abstract learning. The use of Information Technology is also encouraged using online programmes, such as Mathletics and Education City. As students become more confident in number recognition and place value, they apply this knowledge into written calculations. In the accompanying photo, you can see a small group of Year 1 pupils partitioning a whole part into different smaller parts using practical equipment. As part of the Year 2 curriculum students are required to collect discrete data and place this information into a bar chart. You can see Yousuf and Seyara collating catergorised data using coloured sweets from a Smartie packet. Mathematics and chocolate - a great combination! While studying units of measurement, Year 3 students are introduced to all of the monetary units used in the United Kingdom. In one of the photographs you can see Zahra distinguishing between the differing values: pence and pounds, coins and notes. In another photograph, Miane shows her ability to choose the appropriate tool to measure the length of the corridor that supports learning in a real-life context. Students in Year 4 continue to develop skills in calculation and mental agility. In the photo you can see Maria and Eya consolidate multiplication facts in a Connect 4 game situation. The real-life application of reading and recognising place value had Year 5 pupils engaged in an activity to research population sizes in towns across England and Scotland. In the photo, you can see Lilly and Aryamik reading and ordering large numerical values. Students in Year 6 are required to calculate the passage of time, prior to consolidating this skill by reading and interpreting a timetable. In the photograph you can see the written work that Grace and Zania have successfully completed. The development of mental agility is also important. Kareem takes on the role of teacher and shows everyone how to get the target number in a recordbreaking time!. In addition to the maths learning in lessons, there has been a vast array of fun and exciting Maths events and competitions. 66
YEARBOOK 2019-20
We started the year off in September with a small number of pupils in Year 5 and Year 6 taking part in the KENKEN 2019 Competition. In November, Hartland once again hosted the “Primary Maths Challenge� with a selection of Year 5 and Year 6 students taking part. All students did extremely well, however, a particular mention should be given to Tobias Horwell in Year 6 who achieved a high score and was selected to compete in the bonus round in February. In the same month, BARVEMBER was launched. All classes were asked to complete daily problem-solving questions that supported bar-modelling. It was great to see students solve the questions and present their own maths work as bar models. Finally, throughout May and June, students have been invited to take part in the KENKEN Class Challenge by completing 3x3, 4x 4 5x5 or 6x6 grids. Moreover, students in Years 4 to Year 10 were encouraged to register for the KEKEN Competition 2020. We eagerly await the School Level results of this competition in the hope that some pupils from Hartland School may reach the International Level in December 2020.
Mrs M McDonough Primary Mathematics Leader
