18
Jan
Year 3 Maths: Making a Number Line
These Year 3 mathematicians were hard at work making a number line in their maths lesson this week....
Mathematics
12
Dec
Using Addition Facts to Understand Subtraction in Year 1
This week in Year 1, our young mathematicians have been busy consolidating their learning by using addition facts to deepen their understanding of subtraction. The children explored this concept through a variety of engaging resources, including Unifix cubes, rekenreks, and whiteboards. These hands-on activities not...
06
Dec
Exploring Part–Part–Whole in Year 2 Maths!
This week, the children used the part–part–whole model to add and subtract a single-digit number to a two-digit number. Using practical resources helped them build, represent, and explain their calculations clearly—without bridging. Brilliant teamwork and confident mathematical thinking throughout!...
21
Nov
Y3 Maths: Measuring Length
In maths, we were introduced to metres as a unit of measurement. We used a metre stick to measure whether things around the classroom (including our own heights) were less than, equal to or greater than one metre....
14
Nov
Adding and Subtracting Multiples of 10 in Year 3
In Maths, we have been adding and subtracting 2-digit multiples of 10 which cross the 100s boundary. We have been using the 'Make 100' strategy to help us add and subtract these numbers....
09
Nov
Speedy Mathematicians in Year 6
This week in Maths, Year 6 worked together in groups to compete in a game that involved speedily multiplying and dividing decimals by 10s, 100s and 1000s....
28
Oct
Comparing Amounts in Year 2 Maths
Year 2 have been using colourful straws to develop their understanding of comparing quantities. They practised using key mathematical vocabulary such as more than, less than, greater than, and equal to while sorting and comparing different amounts and colours....
17
Oct
Year 1 Number Work in Maths
In Year 1, we have been super mathematicians, using different strategies to find missing numbers and put them in the correct order. We were also able to use Rekenreks to identify amounts less than 10....
11
Oct
Year 6 Maths: The ‘Same Sum’ Rule
This week in Maths, we have been exploring the ‘same sum’ rule to help us solve calculations efficiently. We used dienes to visualise the concept by increasing one addend then decreasing the other addend by the same amount to keep the sum the same....
05
Oct
Year 3 Maths: Multiples of 10 Over 100
In Maths, we have been learning about multiples of 10 over 100. This is going to help us understand the place value of 3 digit numbers. We looked at different representations of multiples of 10 over 100, for example by using place value counters....