24
Nov
Bridging 1,000 in Year 4
In maths this week, Year 4 have been bridging 1,000. We used tens frames and number lines to make 1000 before adding any left over 100s....
Mathematics
15
Nov
Year 4 Counting Fun!
In maths this week, year 4 have been looking at numbers all the way to 990! We have been practising counting in one hundreds up to 1000 and beyond. We enjoyed playing our own version of musical statues where we had to count in hundreds...
08
Nov
Year 2 Maths: Finding the Difference Between Two Numbers
In Year 2 Maths this week we have been finding the difference between two numbers. We used diagrams to help us to see to see the difference as a number. We also found that consecutive numbers have a difference of 1!...
28
Oct
Perimeter in Year 4 Maths Lessons
In maths this week, Year 4 have been learning about measuring and calculating perimeter. We began by measuring using string around found objects in the classroom and then straightening out the string. Some of us thought that the perimeter looked longer when it was straight...
19
Oct
Year 2 Maths: Addition, Bridging Through 10
We worked in pairs to add two numbers together which bridge through 10. We placed the first addend in the tens frame. Then we collected the second addend and partitioned it so that we could fill the first tens frame. The leftover part went in...
05
Oct
Year 2 Mathematics: Estimating Length
In Maths this week, Year 2 have been using a 0 to 100 number line. The children's learning culminated with children estimating the length of lines by comparing them with lines of 100cm....
27
Sep
Ordering Numbers and Understanding the Composition of Numbers in Year 1
We have been using the numicon in our classroom for counting, ordering the numbers and for understanding the composition of numbers 1 to 10. In this photo the children worked successfully to put the numicon in order from the smallest to the largest. The children...
22
Sep
22
Sep
Exploring additive and multiplicative structures in Year 6 Maths
In maths, we have been using cuisenaire rods to explore additive and multiplicative structures to help us find the most efficient and effective method for solving worded problems....
13
Sep
Using Dienes to Understand Partitioning 2-Digit Numbers in Column Addition
We have been using Dienes to enhance our addition skills. The tens and ones helped us to understand partitioning two 2-digit numbers to add them together. This was also a useful reminder to us to add ones together before adding tens. We will build on...
