Maths
Maths
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.
Maths mastery is a teaching and learning approach that aims for pupils to develop deep understanding of maths rather than being able to memorise key procedures or resort to rote learning. The end goal and expectation is for all pupils to have acquired the fundamental facts and concepts of maths for their year or key stage.
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, including the new or unusual;
- The ability to think independently and to persevere when faced with challenges;
- To embrace the value of learning from mistakes and false starts;
- A wide range of mathematical vocabulary;
- A commitment to and enthusiasm in the subject.
- To embrace the value of learning from mistakes and false starts;
Maths Curriculumn and 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.
| Year 1 | Count in multiples of 2,5 and 10. Recall and use doubles of all numbers to 10 and corresponding halves. |
| Year 2 | Recall and use multiplication and division facts for the 2, 5 and 10 multiplication tables, including recognising odd and even numbers. |
| Year 3 | Recall and use the multiplication and division facts for the 3, 4 and 8 multiplication tables |
| Year 4 | Recall and use multiplication and division facts for multiplication tables up to 12 x 12 |
| Year 5 | Revision of all multiplication and division facts up to 12 x 12 |
| Year 6 | Revision of all multiplication and division facts up to 12 x 12 |
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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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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