Glebe Primary School

Pupil Voice

Key Stage 1 - Maths

UNCRC Link

Article 28 – Every child has the right to a good quality education.
Article 29 – Education should help children to develop their talents and abilities. 

Link Governors   Jeanette D'Costa and Ngozi Anajuba

Faculty Leader   Emma Calderbank

Courtesy of NCETM

Maths Mastery

At Glebe we teach pupils to master the skill of mathematics. Mastery means having a secure understanding of mathematical concepts and processes, combined with a genuine procedural fluency. A child who has mastered a particular skill is able to apply their understanding and solve different types of problems, including where the skill is either embedded in a different context, or where a choice of method has to be made.
Some children will be able to achieve mastery at a higher level. This means that they are able to apply their understanding of a concept in a wider variety of contexts, some of which are more difficult. They can manipulate the facts they know and the skills they possess in order to solve more complex problems. 

Calculation Policy​

We have adopted a calculation policy that introduces key concepts using a concrete, pictorial, abstract approach. Pupils can progress through the concepts at their own pace.

MyMaths​

Every pupil from Year 1 to Year 6 are set homework through MyMaths. Teachers are able to select relevant activities that match the learning that is taking place in lessons. Pupils receive instant feedback and there are opportunities to repeat tasks if necessary.
Link to MyMaths

Times Table Rockstars​

To support the learning of the times table facts we promote the use of Times Table Rockstars. Pupils are encouraged to login in weekly. There is a display to celebrate different categories and winners are announced weekly.

Maths Competitions​

During the year we take part in various external maths competitions. For example, the National Young Mathematicians Award organised by Explore Learning and the Primary Maths Challenge organised by the Mathematical Association.