Millbrook School Parent Forum 9 th March 2016
What is Big Maths? Methodology for teaching core numeracy. Raises the profile of maths within the school. Weekly challenges which promote the importance of core skills. Motivational characters, jingles and games
Core principles: For every area of basic numeracy it provides the small steps to ensure pupils make steady progress in their learning.
Core Principles: Reduce the Gap! Age expectations
Core Principles: High on understanding
Core principles: FAB Maths
How will it help, pupils make better progress in maths? Strong foundation in core numeracy No gaps in learning Method for detecting when gaps appear and sequence to remedy Whole school weekly tracking of core numeracy skills – the Beat That challenge
Foundation Stage - End of Year
Year 3 – End of Year
Ultimate Challenge – More able Year 6
Foundation Stage – End of Year 20 secs
Year 2 – End of Year 60 secs
Year 4 – End of year 90 secs
How can you help your child? Learn-Its challenge Beat That Challenge Coin multiplication Where’s Mully? Fact families Smile multiplication