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The main aims: to raise standards address the perception that children in England are falling behind some of their international counterparts designed to produce productive, creative and well educated students.

Adapted from original by Michael Tidd The New Curriculum: is more challenging content is actually slimmer than the old curriculum focus on essential core subject knowledge and skills The New Curriculum: is more challenging content is actually slimmer than the old curriculum focus on essential core subject knowledge and skills

Adapted from original by Michael Tidd 4 ‘We make no apologies for having high expectations for our children,’ DfE spokesperson. ‘We believe they can achieve more, and we will not stand by and allow pupils to lose ground with their peers in countries across the world.’ The goal posts have changed but the DFE has this to say:

Adapted from original by Michael Tidd 5 For most children, the changes began last September, but children in Years 2 and 6 will follow the existing programmes of study until September 2015 in English, Maths and Science.

Adapted from original by Michael Tidd Reception remains the same Prime areas are fundamental, work together, and move through to support development in all other areas. Personal, Social and Emotional Development Communication and Language Physical Development Specific areas include essential skills and knowledge for children to participate successfully in society. Literacy Mathematics Understanding the World Expressive Arts and Design Prime areas are fundamental, work together, and move through to support development in all other areas. Personal, Social and Emotional Development Communication and Language Physical Development Specific areas include essential skills and knowledge for children to participate successfully in society. Literacy Mathematics Understanding the World Expressive Arts and Design

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17 increased expectation more demands have been put on pupils of all ages and many objectives have been brought forward in the curriculum emphasis on breadth rather than rushing on to the next stage. MATHS

Adapted from original by Michael Tidd 18 Aims to ensure all children: Become fluent in the fundamentals of mathematics Be able to reason mathematically by following a line of enquiry Solve problems by applying their mathematics Mastering year group objectives before moving on

Adapted from original by Michael Tidd Year by year programme of study Main areas: Number Measurement Geometry (shape and position) Statistics Ratio and proportion Algebra Year by year programme of study Main areas: Number Measurement Geometry (shape and position) Statistics Ratio and proportion Algebra 19

Adapted from original by Michael Tidd Year 1Year 2Year 3Year 4Year 5Year 6 Number: Number and Place Value Number: Addition and Subtraction Number: Multiplication and Division Fractions (including decimals and percentages) Ratio and Proportion Algebra Measurement Geometry: Properties of Shape Geometry: Position and Direction Statistics

Adapted from original by Michael Tidd -There is no longer a separate strand for using and applying mathematics- it’s across all areas -Calculators (greater importance placed on mental fluency and efficient written methods) -Informal written methods of calculation- more traditional methods for written ‘sums’ -There is no longer a separate strand for using and applying mathematics- it’s across all areas -Calculators (greater importance placed on mental fluency and efficient written methods) -Informal written methods of calculation- more traditional methods for written ‘sums’ 21

Adapted from original by Michael Tidd More challenging objectives, especially in number Formal written methods are introduced earlier More work on fractions in Key Stage 2. Times Tables expected by the end of Year 4. More challenging objectives, especially in number Formal written methods are introduced earlier More work on fractions in Key Stage 2. Times Tables expected by the end of Year 4. 22

Adapted from original by Michael Tidd Mathematics – KS1 Note: Year 2 from 2015 Rounding to nearest 10 removed from KS1 Y1: No data handling required Y1: Counting & writing numbers to 100 Y1: Write numbers words to 20 Y1: Number bonds to 20 Y2: Finding fractions of quantities Y2: Adding two-digit numbers Y2: Telling the time to nearest 5 minutes Y2: Make comparisons using = symbols Y2: Solve simple money problems using £/p

Adapted from original by Michael Tidd Mathematics – LKS2 No ratio required in LKS2 Written division moved to UKS2 No calculator skills included Carroll / Venn diagrams no longer required Y3: Formal written methods for + & — Y3: Compare and order easy fractions Y3: Vocabulary of angles & lines Y3: Time including 24h clock & Roman numerals Y4: Recognise equivalent fractions/decimals Y4: Solve fractions & decimals problems Y4: Perimeter/area of compound shapes Y4: Know multiplication tables to 12 x 12

Adapted from original by Michael Tidd Mathematics – UKS2 Note: Year 6 from 2015 No calculator skills included No probability included Data handling greatly reduced content Y5: Use decimals to 3dp, including problems Y5: Use standard multiplication & division methods Y5: Add/subtract fractions with same denominator Y5: Multiply fractions by whole numbers Y6: Long division Y6: Calculate decimal equivalent of fractions Y6: Use formula for area & volume of shapes Y6: Calculate area of triangles & parallelograms Y6: Introductory algebra & equation-solving

Adapted from original by Michael Tidd Summer Reports Assessment is changing Children’s attainment will be reported with reference to ‘Age Related Expectations’ (except Years 2 and 6) Working below age related expectations Working within age related expectations Achieved age related expectations Mastered age related expectations Assessment is changing Children’s attainment will be reported with reference to ‘Age Related Expectations’ (except Years 2 and 6) Working below age related expectations Working within age related expectations Achieved age related expectations Mastered age related expectations

Adapted from original by Michael Tidd We will hold an ‘Assessment’ evening during the summer term to share more details with you. More news to follow … !

Adapted from original by Michael Tidd Please enjoy the time you spend visiting the different classes!