Mathematics

This term in Mathematics we will be a focusing on Number and Algebra- Place Value and the Four Operations, as well as Measurement and Geometry - Shape and Transformations. 

Our first focus this term is deepening and challenging our students’ metacognition of the place value system so they can think flexibly with numbers. They will focus on developing their reasoning skills by justifying their thinking with concrete, pictorial and abstract strategies. In addition to this, students will continue to deepen their ability to transfer key mathematical concepts into ‘real life contexts’, building truly numerate students.  

To support your child’s learning at home, you could:  

• Encourage your child to explain his/her thinking through multiple strategies when solving a maths problem. For example, you may ask “How do you know 13.7 is larger than 13.208? What strategy did you use? How can you prove this?”  
• Playing table-top games that incorporate aspects of numbers.  Using dice or cards to “create” numbers by placing numerals in various place value positions. 
• Reading and ordering large numbers to six places.