Mathematics at Pleasant Street
Mathematics is both a key skill within school, as well as a life skill, to be utilised throughout every person’s day to day experiences. Mathematics equips pupils with the uniquely powerful set of tools to understand and change the world. These tools include logical reasoning, problem solving skills and the ability to think in abstract ways. Mathematics is therefore not just important in our everyday lives, but integral to success in the modern world, enabling us to manage our lives effectively. At Pleasant Street we endeavour to ensure that children develop a positive and enthusiastic attitude towards mathematics that will stay with them for life.
Mathematics National Curriculum
Y4 Times Tables Check
In Year 4, your child will sit a government test which will check their understanding of multiplication facts. Below is a guide from the School Run website which provides ideas for how you can support your child at home. Children also have access to the TT Rockstars website. If you need help accessing this website, please let us know.
In our Maths this week in Nursery, we have been discussing positional language with our teddy friend Doodles, we have been placing Doodles on top, under, next to, behind and in front. The children did a fantastic job of saying the positional language and showing they understand where to put Doodles.
Today we used cubes to work out what is one more and one less than any number up to 20.
Year 3 I SEE Maths
We explored area models to develop our understanding of multiplication. We split shapes into equal rectangles, counted squares and explained how different partitions still give the same total area. Great reasoning and maths talk!
Today the children in the EYFS had a lovely time in the garden exploring numerals hidden in the flour, then we matched the numeral to the correct numicon shape. We also used mathematical language comparing different quantities such as more than, less than and fewer than.
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Today in maths we done an activity using counters, cubes and counting bears and seeing if they add up to 10, the children had to find out if they did or didn’t add up to 10 and if they didn’t add up to 10 then they told us how many more they needed.
Today in maths we counted objects and matched them to the number on the number track.
The children are thinking about one more than ,building steps with the number blocks then we used cubes to represent different quantities matching them with the corresponding numeral and writing the numeral independently.
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This week in Reception, the children have been developing their subitising skills by matching number cards and representing numbers using counters. Through these practical activities, the children have been learning to recognise quantities quickly and confidently.
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In Nursery this week, the children have been taking part in our early number groups, building confidence and developing their counting skills. Each group has been working at their own level. Some children have been practising counting confidently up to 3 with teddy bears, other group have been extending their skills by recognising numbers up to 5 hidden behind glitter and a further group have been challenging themselves by counting all the way up to 8, creating towers from number cubes.
The children used fraction walls and their maths skills to find equivalent fractions today.
In maths we estimated how many object there were then checked the estimation.
The children used different equipment to form groups of objects that matched the number circles.
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Number composition
The children have been thinking about the composition of numbers during our Maths lessons, using a range of different resources to demonstrate their mathematical knowledge. The children are developing a deeper understanding of number such as number bonds to three and four.
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Class 3 have been working hard on their column addition today. Using place value grids, whiteboards and practical strategies, the children practised adding 2- and 3-digit numbers with great focus. Fantastic teamwork, careful checking and lots of mathematical thinking on show! ✏️➕📊
We used our knowledge of multiples to complete some calculations.
In Nursery, the children have been exploring 2D shapes through fun, hands-on activities. They have been learning to name and describe shapes such as circles, squares, triangles and rectangles, using words like sides, corners and round.
Through shape hunts, feely bags and games the children have been spotting shapes in their environment and discovering how shapes fit together to make pictures and patterns. Our activities help to build early maths language, spatial awareness, and problem-solving skills all through exciting play and exploration!
We have had lots of fun exploring the enhancements in the mud kitchen this week. Some of us have planted beans in the hope that a beanstalk might appear. In the mud kitchen we used sieves and spoons to separate the beans from the other ingredients. Some children collected apples from the garden and used the scales to compare the weight of the apples.
Our nursery children set off on an exciting shape hunt around the school! We navigated our way through our school using directions. Armed with sharp eyes and plenty of curiosity, they spotted circles, squares, triangles, and more hidden in everyday places from windows and doors to playground markings. The children loved naming each shape and talking about where they appear in our world.
In maths today we have been learning the days of the week. The children had a challenge to do where they had to put a timetable in order of what lessons we do in what day.
Today in maths we have been learning about time. We used the words ‘before’ and ‘after’. The children had images of what happens on a Wednesday, they put them in order.
This week in Maths, Reception have been exploring doubles. The children used counters to create patterns and worked out whether they were doubles or not. As a challenge, they were then asked to decide if the patterns showed even or odd numbers. To finish, the children designed some beautiful double butterflies, carefully making sure that the wings were symmetrical to show a double.
In maths we are learning money. The children sorted 1p, 2p, 5p and 10p coins.
The children are becoming super confident with their number recognition 1 to 10. We’ve been working really hard in Maths to support the children’s number formation skills.
This week in Maths reception have started to use their reknreks in preparation for starting year one. For our group work the children looked at the pom-poms on the table and had to match the correct dot card with the patterns they could see on the table.
Today in maths we have been learning about directions using left, right, forward and backwards. We had a map and used our bears to tell each other what direction to go to find the treasure.
In maths we are learning about 2D shapes. The children had to turn the shapes into a quarter turns or half turn.
In Maths we have been learning about full, half full and empty. During this activity the children used their fingers or a cotton stick in the paint to display a “full”, “half full” and “empty” jar, The children understood the concept and used the correct language throughout this activity to show a clear understanding.
In maths, the Reception class played a fun game using two handfuls of items. They shared the items out between the teddies and guessed which teddy had the most. The children loved counting and comparing, and it was a great way to explore early maths skills through play.
This week, our mud kitchen was a hive of activity as the children made pancakes, ice-creams and magic potions in the sunshine. We also overheard some of our special words from Maths and NELI this week where the children discussed heavy and light.
In maths we played a race game were we picked a number and had to get the same number bean bags and separate them into half’s by putting them in hoops.
In maths we have been exploring division in the form of sharing making equal groups.
In Nursery the children have been learning how to measure height, in a group we used wooden blocks to measure how tall the children are. The children then began to use this knowledge into their play and make their own towers using the language taller and shorter.
Our families joined us to play, we explored the nursery and the children were able to show their families what new things they have learnt and currently learning about.
In maths we we have been practicing dividing 1 and 2 digit numbers by 10, thinking about how we use our ones, tenths and hundredths columns.
Today we have been practicing counting in our 2 times tables. We worked in partners using counting beads to fill in the blank numbers.
Reception created some fantastic pictures drawing around 2d shapes in maths this week, some children chose to draw houses, snowmen and crowns.
In maths we measured the capacity of different containers using non-standard units. We discussed the importance of keeping either the container or the units the same when comparing two things.
Reception have been exploring doubles in Maths, the children created their own double patterns using a die pattern to guide them.
Then reception had a go at placing doubles on half of butterfly wings and listening to instructions to put the counters in the correct place without looking at each other’s butterflies.
We have been learning about mass in maths. We found out that the mass of the glue stick was the same as 22 cubes.
Today we practised using a ruler to measure different objects in centimetres.
Today in maths we compared the length and height of different objects and toys in class. We talked about using the words ‘taller’ and ‘shorter’.
As a class we practised counting forwards and backwards between 0-50. Then, we made numbers and in partners worked out 1 less and 1 more than the number we was given.
We have been learning how to partition 2 digit numbers into tens and ones and practised doing this with dienes.
Today we have been working in groups practicing counting forwards and backwards to and from 50.
The children are showing a great level of understanding with their counting and recognising numbers. During this activity, the children independently counted the correct amount of flowers and glued it to the correct number plant pot.
Reception has been exploring numbers 6 and 7 this week. The children have been creating patterns with 5 and a bit more, they created numbers 6 and 7 on their fingers and then on a die pattern using counters. The children did a fantastic job.
Class 5 have been working hard multiplying a mixed number by an integer!
The class have been working super hard today multiplying 4D by 2D! Some excellent work🌟🌟
This week in maths we’ve been working on ratio. To show its diversity we used chocolates as an example. We were able to show the ratio relationship between the different types of chocolates in that box. After lots of hard work creating our ratio tables we got to some chocolate as a treat. Great result.
Class 6 looked at ratios in maths today, learning new vocabulary and using ratios in fractions. We are excited to learn more on ratios so watch this space.
Reception have been exploring the use of positional language in Maths, they have enjoyed exploring using the direction buttons to move the robots around the classroom and explains where to move the robots.
Reception have been exploring repeating patterns in Maths this week, the children learnt about AB patterns and had a go at creating their own AB patterns with a partner. Then the children learnt about ABC patterns and created this own ABC patterns with a partner. Great patterns everyone.
Class 2 began our maths lesson sorting and matching the correct 2D and 3D shape to its correct name. We then discussed our shapes and how many sides a pentagon, hexagon and octagon has.
In maths we practised sending repeating patterns of balls along the gutters.
This week in reception we have been learning about parts and whole of numbers 3 and 4. Reception have watched how numberblocks create their stampolines patterns and then the class had a go at creating their own patterns of 3 and 4 using paint and sticky notes.
Using a dice we generated a two digit number and then showed this in tens and ones.
This week we have been demonstrating our knowledge of partitioning, using equipment to show how many tens and ones in a number.
Today in class 6 we are looking at numbers up to 1,000,000. We are sorting the place values and retrieving previous skills for this task.
Today in STOPS maths we recapped on our number bonds to help us solve addition equations that equal to 100.
This week in Maths Reception have been exploring double numbers and the link between the numbers that are even. In this activity the children are sharing equally the items between them ensuring that they can see the doubles.
The children worked in pairs to solve missing number problems on the Hundred Square. They explored how to find 10 more and 10 less and discussed patterns that emerge when finding different times tables.
The children practised recognising fractions today and their written notation! Well done Class 2!
The children enjoyed putting the equal parts together to recognise halves, thirds and quarters.
This week we became the SATs markers for the day and worked in pairs to mark some papers. We offered some friendly advice when we noticed that some questions had been answered incorrectly.
In Maths Reception have been learning all about 5 and a bit more, they have explored using a die frame to help see where the 5 is in the number sequence and where the bit it’s by subitising how many they have altogether. Reception used counters to show their partners what 5 and bit numbers they could make. Then they used different things from around the classroom to show their partner what 5 and a bit they could make then using a die frame to support their learning.
We have been applying our knowledge of decimal numbers to money, looking at how £ and p can also be represented as a decimal.
The children enjoyed halving the cat treats to share equally between the kittens!
We looked at how halves and quarters can be represented on the hundred square, as tenths and as hundredths in order to write them as a decimal.
Class 6 are impressing us today with their Algebra work. They are challenging themselves and learning new vocabulary along the way.
The children demonstrated excellent maths skills this morning, knowing how to split numbers to reach ten to help with subtractions.
Class 6 are impressing us with their newfound skills in pulling data from a bar model or pie chart to help categorise the information.
Class 6 have been looking at how we multiply and divide by 10, 100 and 1000 over the last two days. Using skills learnt to find the answer step by step.
The children enjoyed exploring their classroom to find items measuring approximately 1 metre. Brilliant discussions and predictions were made.
We have extended our Ratio work this week by looking at Ratios and Fractions. We explored the differences and similarities between the two.
Today in maths, we compared Ratio to Fractions using ourselves and explored the language we can use to explain similarities and differences between the two.
Class 6 are studying all things Ratios this morning. We are understanding ratio language.
The children enjoyed a practical activity this morning, finding equal groups as they begin their division topic in Maths.
