Mathematics The mathematics department at St Peter's 8-13 seeks to: • Develop confidence, understanding and enthusiasm for mathematics. • Develop a wide range of mathematical skills and to use them to solve a wide range of problems in a wide range of situations. • Think and communicate mathematically in written, spoken and graphical form. • To attain a high standard of numeracy. • Work both independently and co-operatively. • Investigate mathematical ideas to think creatively. • Work to the limits of their abilities and beyond. • Acquire the foundation necessary for the further study of mathematics and other curriculum areas. • Recognise situations where the use of IT is appropriate i.e. calculators and computers. Pupils are encouraged to think creatively and to develop independent learning skills. They are also encouraged to use critical thinking and to produce independent work such as posters and investigations. Pupils enjoy the vigour of maths competition: in school, regionally and nationally. Pupils can work individually, in pairs and in group situations. Christmas
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Number: Place Value Rounding Numbers to 10,000 1,000s, 100s, 10s and 1s Number lines 1, 10, 100, 1,000 more or less Compare and order numbers Count in 25s Negative numbers Roman numerals
Number: Multiplication and Division 11 and 12 times-table Multiply 3 numbers Factors Grid, ladder and short multiplication Multiplying 2-digits by 2 digits Doubling and halving Chunking and written division Probability
Number: Decimals Bonds to 10 and 100 Make a whole Write, compare and order decimals Round decimals Halves and quarters
Number: Addition and Subtraction Mental methods-counting on (frog), place value calculations, partitioning, doubles, near doubles, compensation Written addition expanded and compacted Written subtraction expanded and compacted Estimation and checking
Measurement: area Counting squares Area of a rectangles and rectilinear shapes
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Number: Fractions Unit and non-unit fractions Tenths Equivalent fractions Fractions greater than 1 Add and subtract fractions Fractions of quantities
Measurement: money Pounds and pence Ordering money Estimating money Add and subtract money Give change Four operations Measurement: Time Analogue and digital to the nearest minute Using a.m. and p.m. 24-hour clock Hours, minutes and seconds Years, months, weeks and days
