Mathematics
Maths at Sacred Heart
Mathematics in the Classroom: Weekly Highlights
This week, our students have been actively engaging in a variety of mathematical activities, exploring new concepts, solving challenging problems, and building their confidence with number skills. It’s wonderful to see their enthusiasm, persistence, and creativity in action as they apply what they’ve learned in the classroom.
Prep: "We are learning to measure things" Amelie F
Grade 1: "We are ;earning about groups" Harry
Grade 2: "I am enjoying learning about Times Tables" Huxley
Grade 3: "We are learning about time and telling the time" Fraser
Grade 4: "My highlight in Maths is learning about decimals and fractions" Morris
Grade 5: " I am enjoying using Times Table Rock Stars" Taj
Grade 6: " My highlight in Maths is learning about fractions" Lucy
100 Students Hit Green in TTRS!
Under the leadership of Louise Donnelly last year, we introduced Times Table Rock Stars to support students in building number fluency in multiplication and division. This year, we have expanded the use of NumBots across the school to strengthen addition and subtraction skills.
This week, we celebrated 100 students receiving their Gone Green certificate, an achievement that recognises their ability to answer all multiplication and division facts in less than four seconds. This is a brilliant accomplishment and one to be celebrated, as it highlights the growth in our students’ number recall and mathematical confidence. Well done Sacred Heart!
Maths at Home Recommendation
Game: Maths Bingo
How to play:
- Create a simple bingo grid (3×3 or 4×4) filled with different numbers (you can pick numbers within a certain range, e.g. 1–50).
- Instead of calling out the actual numbers, give maths clues about them:
- “I am 3 × 7.”
- “I am 2 less than 20.”
- “I am a square number.”
- “I am half of 48.”
- Your child has to solve the clue, then check their bingo grid. If the number is there, they mark it off.
- First to get a row, column or diagonal shouts “Bingo!”
Make it trickier:
- Use bigger numbers or decimals for older children.
- Give two-step clues, e.g. “I am double 12, then add 5.”
- Use negative numbers or fractions for advanced learners.
Variation for older children:
- Let your child write the clues for you and see if you can solve them.
- Try “Speed Bingo” where you both race to solve the clues before marking them off.
Why it’s great:This game builds mental maths fluency, strengthens recall of number facts, and encourages flexible thinking. It also works well with siblings or small groups for some fun competition!
“The expert in anything was once a beginner.” — Helen Hayes
Mathematics is a skill built step by step, starting with simple number facts and growing stronger through regular practice. Just as with reading, short, consistent efforts, whether through NumBots, Times Table Rock Stars, card games, puzzles, or everyday problem-solving help children gain confidence, see patterns, and develop strategies. Mistakes are part of the learning process, and every effort, no matter how small, contributes to building a strong foundation for success.
A big thank you to Morris and Gus for their help with this week’s newsletter.
Mak Bulte
Maths Leader