Maths

At Ryvers, we strive to provide a high-quality Maths education that lays the foundation for understanding the world, fostering problem-solving skills, and building confidence in numeracy. Following the Department for Education's guidance, we ensure pupils are fluent in the fundamentals of mathematics, can reason mathematically, and solve problems with increasing sophistication. Our curriculum is designed to develop a deep understanding of key concepts while also encouraging curiosity and resilience. By embedding essential skills and knowledge, we aim to prepare children for their next steps in learning and equip them with the tools to succeed in an ever-changing world.

During children's time at Ryvers, our pupils will learn the following essential skills of mathematics:

• An understanding of the important concepts and an ability to make connections within mathematics;
• A broad range of skills in using and applying mathematics;
• Fluent knowledge and recall of number facts and the number system;
• The ability to show initiative in solving problems in a wide range of contexts;
• The ability to think independently and to persevere when faced with challenges;
• To embrace the value of learning from mistakes;
• A wide range of mathematical vocabulary;
• A commitment to and enthusiasm in the subject.

We use White Rose Maths to support our learning because it provides a carefully sequenced curriculum that ensures progression and depth across all year groups. Its small-step approach helps pupils build a secure understanding of mathematical concepts, enabling them to master both fluency and reasoning. In addition, we use other resources to ensure that all children can access learning including Twinkl and Oak Academy resources..

We place a strong emphasis on oracy, using model sentences to help pupils articulate their mathematical thinking clearly and confidently. This approach enhances their communication skills and encourages collaborative learning, ensuring they can explain their reasoning effectively and deepen their understanding.

Maths Curriculumn and Yearly Overviews

At Ryvers School, our aim is to deepen and strengthen children's understanding of maths and not just accelerate learning.  As a result of this, the children are able to develop fluency before moving onto reasoning and problem solving. The teaching is supported by the use of pictorial and concrete resources, before moving to the abstract.

Our teaching evolves as pupils progress through school. For example, in Early Years, addition is taught through hands-on activities like combining counters or toy animals to find a total during playful tasks. By Year 3, pupils use formal written methods to solve addition problems, and in Year 6, they apply these skills to multi-step problems involving larger numbers and decimals.

Mastering Number EYFS and KS1

Across Reception and KS1, a project has been implemented exciting Mastering Number maths project. The 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.

Pupils will:

• develop and demonstrate good number sense
• develop a secure understanding of how to build firm mathematical foundations
• work to develop intentional teaching strategies focused on developing fluency in calculation and number sense for all children
• develop understanding and use of appropriate manipulatives to support your teaching of mathematical structures

 The project is delivered by our teachers who deliver a daily session of 10 to 15 minutes in addition to their daily maths lesson. We use the provided resources such as: lesson plans, visual resources and practical equipment to ensure consistency with the training our staff have received. Central to the programme is a small, abacus-like piece of equipment called a rekenrek, which is provided to the school to use.

Yearly Overviews

Maths Scheme of Work Resources for use at home

Teacher’s plan lessons using the White Rose Maths resources.  White Rose have produced child and parent booklets.  These booklets follow the methods and strategies that are used in school to help children understand and enjoy mathematics. They are full of the key models and images that help children make sense of the maths.  The booklets are all completely free and can be downloaded either to a Kindle from Amazon or from their web page. (Scroll down to the bottom to 'get the free workbooks'.)

Multiplication and Times Tables

Teaching timestables is important. At Ryvers School children are taught multiplication and timetables facts. Children are encourages to use this in areas of maths work. 

In the table below are the National Curriculum times tables end of year expectations for each year group. Children regularly work on their times tables in school but it is important for them to practice at home too.

Numbots.

Use your child's login using the My Maths / Times Tables Rock Star (TTRS) username and password.

Your task is to help Rusty the Robot shine. Starting at the Iron level complete the levels up to Diamond unlocking Challenges along the way. 

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Is there an app?

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TTRS - Times Tables Rock Stars

At Ryvers, we use the learning platform of timestables is 'Times Tables Rock Stars'.

TTRS is 'suitable for all learners aged 6 years and up, our question-based games automatically adapt to each child’s unique learning needs, helping them to recall their times tables in record speed. Accessible on any device, via the app or browser, children can play anytime, anywhere'. 

Times Tables Rock Stars is a carefully sequenced programme of daily times tables practice.

Children should practice timetables frequently on this platform. 

MyMaths

Children's homework is set on MyMaths. This is an online platform where homework questions are randomly generated to provide practice for skills that are taught in class or pre-teach further learning. Instant marking provides immediate feedback for pupils.

Purple Mash

At Ryvers, we use Purple Mash as a tool for learning. Purple Mash has a range of activities to work through linked with maths and not just on the maths pages. Links are present in many subjects such as sorting, charts and graphs.

Follow the link and use children's log in details to access the resources. 

Maths National Curriculum

If you would like to know more, please visit National Curriculum for Maths.

Useful Maths Websites