1. Introduction to the new Mathematics Primary Curriculum at Capel – le – Ferne Primary School 26.11.2014

2. Outcomes of the session To be aware of the changes to the National Curriculum for primary aged children To be aware of resources that can help your child progress. To have a better awareness of how you can help your child succeed in maths at home through understanding what is expected at school.

3. Aims Reason mathematically Problem solving and using and applying in context Fluency with conceptual understanding

4. National Curriculum Key messages the curriculum is presented on a year-on-year basis content has generally become more challenging calculators only to be used for those who are “secure in written and mental arithmetic to allow them to explore more complex problems” ICT tools should be used “to aid conceptual development”.

5. National Curriculum Key messages There is greater emphasis on- fluency with understanding quick accurate recall precision problem solving calculating with fractions from Yr3 up analysis use of mathematical vocabulary to communicate, justify or prove mental expectations algebra in 6

6. Primary Mathematics: what has changed? Fewer things in more depth Firmer foundations with less acceleration Earlier and more challenging requirements for multiplication tables Formal algebra Clear expectations around both mental and written calculations Increased expectations around proportional reason e.g. calculations with fractions

7. Main Changes at Key Stage 1 Year 1 count forwards and backwards to 100 instead of just 20 count in multiples of 2,5 and 10 instead of just 2 multiplication and division problems including using arrays (pictorial representations) fractions including quarters volume draw hands on a clock face to show time to quarter past/quarter to instead of just O’clock/half past

8. Main Changes at Key Stage 1 Year 2 Higher mental mathematics expectations - utilise their number bond knowledge when adding and subtracting, using inverse to check solutions etc. count forwards and backward in steps of 2, 3, 5, 10 to know times table facts for the x2/x5/x10 compare and sequence intervals of time commutative rule – add in any order. greater range of fractions – including some equivalent fractions example – 3/6 = ½ use standard measures and read a thermometer

9. Main Changes at Key Stage 1 Resources Children are encouraged to explore and consolidate mathematical understanding through the use of ‘manipulatives.’ Rather than moving onto a new mathematical concept, the class teachers aim is to deepen the children's understanding by placing a concept within a ‘real life’ context. Resources can support this.

10. Times Tables

11. Why is it important that children learn their times tables? Important foundation for learning different aspects of mathematics Note: A study published by OFSTED says pupils without instant recall of multiplication tables struggle in maths. (The Telegraph 2014) Everyday life scenarios (time, shopping, money, etc) Confidence building Requirement end of Y4 every child knows their times tables up to 12

12. How we learn tables in KS2 Write, recite, cover, recite, repeat Weekly times table target Testing Songs/games

13. How parents can help their children learn their times tables Writing down tables Verbally recite 1x3, 2x3, 3x3, Random number testing 5x3, 9x3 Real life problems Reward chart Apps e.g. TTS Flip-it Rhymes

14. Key changes in lower KS2 curriculum Year 3 Counting up in 4,8,10 and 100 Calculate mentally with 3 digit numbers 8 x table Tenths Add and subtract fractions with the same denominator Measure perimeters Read Roman numerals I to XII Identify perpendicular and parallel lines Year 4 Count in multiples of 6,7,9 and 1000 and negative numbers Write Roman numerals to 100 Column addition and subtraction of numbers up to 4 digits Tables to 12x12 Count up and down in hundredths More emphasis on decimals to two places Solve two-step problems in contexts (addition/subtraction) and harder multiplication problems.

15. Main Changes to Upper Key Stage 2 children will work with numbers up to 10,000,000 recognise and use cube numbers and the notation compare and order fractions whose denominators are multiples of the same number add and subtract fractions with the same denominators and related fractions multiply proper fractions and mixed numbers by whole numbers use efficient written methods for all calculations read Roman Numerals up to 1000 name the parts of a circle construct pie charts multiply and divide simple fractions

16. National Tests at Key Stage 1 and 2 All children will sit the same papers with questions getting progressively more difficult. Tests will be arithmetic and written papers (no mental maths paper) Questions will be predominantly number based, particularly at key stage 1. Other questions will seek out children’s ability to problem solve and reason mathematically.

17. Example Questions at Key Stage 2

19. Thank you for coming Please have a look at the resources and samples on the tables and speak to the teachers and children. Please take a leaflet about ways in which you can help your child at home. Please complete an evaluation sheet before you leave.