Maths

Identifying Greater Than and Less Than

We have been using our rekenreks to identify amounts using our new mathematical language, ‘greater than’ and ‘less than’.

Maths in Nursery: building towers

Our Nursery children have been busy little builders during their small-group maths activities! They enjoyed building towers using different resources and then comparing them to see which tower was tall and small.

The children were encouraged to count the blocks in their towers, use mathematical language to describe their creations and make comparisons with their friends. They developed their understanding of height, size and measurement while having lots of fun building, experimenting and problem solving together!

It was wonderful to see the children working collaboratively, sharing ideas and proudly showing off their towers!

More Than and Fewer Than

We are learning to recognise and describe amounts using ‘more than’ and ‘fewer than’ comparisons and practicing explaining what we know in full a sentence.

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➕➖✖️➗ 4-a-Day Maths!

Year 3 have been developing their fluency by completing our daily 4-a-Day challenges, tackling addition, subtraction, multiplication and division. We’ve been using number lines and mental strategies to help us work out our answers and explain our thinking. 🧠✨

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Exploring Place Value

Year 3 have been developing their understanding of part–whole models and place value in maths today. 🔢 They used practical resources to represent hundreds, tens and ones before writing number sentences such as 400 + 60 + 3 = 463. ➕✨

Counting In The Classroom

Every day in Year 1 we are building on our counting skills and we have discovered that ordering things can be very helpful as we count higher and higher. We tried this out in our classroom, grouping together and counting our equipment.

All the Fun of the Fair

This week class 6 have been planning, costing and seeing if they can build a profitable theme park in maths. We’ve had some great plans and the children enjoyed spending their imaginary £500,000.

Maths Measuring: Butterfly Cakes

In our Maths this week we have been using our measuring skills to weigh out ingredients to make some yummy butterfly cakes. The children then mixed up the ingredients and then measured out tablespoons of mixture into cupcake cases. Then we measured out some butter and icing sugar to decorate our butterfly cakes and added some sprinkles. The children then ate their butterfly cakes at snack time.

Angles in Maths

Today Year 4 started with learning about Angles. We learnt about Right angles, Acute angles, Obtuse angles and straight lines. This was interesting for us as we have used angles in Geography without even realising. This helps with a lot of other subjects.

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2D Shapes

Learning maths by making it! 🙌 Year 3 used straws and Blu Tack to build 3D shapes, helping them explore edges and vertices in a fun, practical way. Great effort from everyone! 📐🧊

Number sentence

The children have been thinking about mathematical symbols and number sentences, working with a partner the children have been using counters to represent a numeral then writing a number sentence with the correct answer. Well done everyone!

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Right Angles

🔎📐 Year 3 became shape detectives today! We went on a right-angle hunt around the classroom, exploring 2D shapes and identifying right angles in everyday objects. The children worked brilliantly together, using their maths knowledge to spot, count and record right angles while developing their reasoning skills. Great teamwork and mathematical thinking all round! 

Telling Time in Maths

Today we started learning how to tell the time on a clock. This was great to be able to bring all of our fractions work into our next topic. It helps us a lot to be able to tell the time on a clock in our every day life.

Exploring solid shapes

We have been exploring the properties of 3D solid shapes, the children recognised flat shapes in the solid shapes and then experimented to see if their shape could roll down a slope or if it would slide. Finally the children looked around our classroom to see if the can recognise any solid shapes within our environment.

Shapes

we have been thinking about different 2D shapes in Reception, the children worked in teams drawing around different shapes and talking about the properties of each shape. Then we went on a very exciting shape hunt around our school looking for shapes in the environment, we used our mark making books to draw the different shapes that we found such as circular windows, square ceiling tiles and star shaped awards on display.

1 and 2 digit numbers divided by hundredths in Maths

Today we started by dividing by hundredths. We began with 1 divide numbers and then when we were confident we moved up to dividing by 2 digit numbers.

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Decade numbers – counting in 10s forwards, backwards and from random numbers

Counting games

Quantity and number comparison

This week the children have been exploring quantity using mathematical language of fewer than, more than, less and more.’ Working in small groups the children took turn to hold as many toys as they could in one hand then compare the different quantities in each group. Then we explored the Rekenrek counting tools to find and compare groups of objects using our subitising skills to recognise quantities and develop addition and subtraction skills through a visual representation.

Doubles

We played a matching game in maths to find our double, we then wrote a sentence.

Columns and Rows

This week in maths we have been learning how to write number sentences for columns and rows.

Times tables revision

Today we played a new times tables game to help us learn our times tables faster. This was lots of fun to be able to make a competition out of learning.

Maths mastery

This week the children have been learning to use a Rekenrek to see and recognise number patterns. Using our subitising skills the children were able to select groups of numbers and select the correct number of counters noticing number bonds and patterns.

Number tracks

This week the children have experiences that will help them to develop an understanding of the magnitude of numbers focusing on ordinality. We have used linear number tracks to play games that encourage the children to compare numbers that are near or far apart helping to develop their understanding of number and build upon visualisation of number order using number tracks.

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Estimating numbers within 20 and identifying the next number in a sequence.

Equal and unequal

Today in maths we worked in groups using counters to find equal and unequal groups.

Counting in 10s

Today in maths we have been learning how to count in 10s. We worked in groups to find out how many groups are in 10.

Maths: Length 📏

This week in our maths we have been exploring length of long and short, in our whole class activities we have measured lengths of snakes, lengths of cars in traffic jams and teddy bear heights.

In small groups the children have created their own snakes and measured them against cube towers, measured items in the garden and explained if they are long or short and measured items against the size of the children’s hands and explained if the item was longer or shorter than their hands.

Groups of 2s

In maths we have been working on our 2 times tables. Today we worked in pairs using the deans making groups of 2s.

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missing and ordering numbers.

Number bonds

The children have been working in groups using counters to explore number composition and number bonds to ten. We thought about the different ways to make ten using objects and our fingers singing number songs and rhymes together. AH

Counting in 2s.

Class 1 worked in pairs to count in 2s. We used cubes and bears to see how many we had in a group.

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missing numbers

Mass of objects

This week in maths we looked at mass of objects. The children looked at objects around the classroom and told us what the mass of the object is.

Number composition

This week we are learning about number composition and number bonds to ten. The children collected a handful of counters and using a tens frame we were able to gain a visual representation of how many more counters are needed to make ten. “I need two more to make ten.”

Pattern in Nursery

For the last two weeks Nursery have been enjoying exploring and learning all about AB and ABB patterns. The children enjoyed exploring around our school looking for patterns. The children then worked on making their own AB and ABB patterns.

Measuring

We have been working hard to accurately measure the height and length of objects. Today, we measured the length of some objects and ordered them from shortest to longest.

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Perimeter

📐 Class 3 have been busy mathematicians today! Using 2D shapes, we measured each side and added them together to find the total perimeter. Fantastic teamwork, reasoning and problem solving! 👏✨

Subtracting and Adding

Today in maths we worked in partners using counters to help us work out our questions.

Subtracting

Today Class 1 used cubes to subtract two numbers away from eachother.

NELI: Toby and the Tricky Things

This week in our NELI story we read Toby and the Tricky things, our special words were ‘pour’, ‘big and small’ ‘tricky’ and ‘by myself’. The children have been really trying to do tricky things this week such as putting on their coats and fastening their zip by themselves. The children in small groups have had a go at pouring different materials into cups, in the garden the children have poured rice into different containers and in the water tray the children have used containers to pour. In our maths this week we looked at big and small in connection with our NELI story, the children had a go at ordering big and small bears, big small and medium size wooden people and ordering people biggest to smallest in class.

Number composition and double facts

This week the children in Reception have been thinking about the composition of numbers and some double facts using a part whole model. The children are developing a good understanding of numbers to ten and are able to demonstrate number bonds to five independently.

Taking away

Today in maths we learnt how to take away numbers within 20.

Taking away

Today in maths we learnt how to take away a number by using counters and cubes. The children had tens frames and was given a number less than 20 and used the counters and cubes to help.

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Measuring

Today we measured ourselves and our classroom using metres and centimetres 📏 We used metre sticks to find the length and width of our room and recorded our heights in metres and centimetres. Real-life maths in action!

Making numbers within 10

In maths today the children had to make numbers within 10, the children had 10s and 1s and had to make the right numbers.

Number day in Nursery

Nursery celebrated Number day on Friday by creating some wonderful number 8 masks, they decorated them and we carefully cut them out and wore them as fantastic masks.

The children also did some fantastic number activities and the children even had a go at writing some wonderful numbers.

Maths in Nursery

This week in our maths sessions, we have been using our subitising and counting skills, using numerals and amounts to match.

This group of children counted the correct amount of bears into the basket, they used their counting skills to count up 3 bears.

This group of children counted up to 5 bears and matched 5 to the correct numeral.

This group of children counted up to 10 numerals and matched the correct quantity.

And this group of children had a big challenge, counting beyond 10 and matching the amounts to the numerals.

The children all did fantastic counting this week and should all be so proud of themselves.

Making equal parts.

In maths we found out what numbers up to 10 have 2 equal parts.

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Learning the days of the week, talking about what happens on each day and sequencing the week.

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Year 3 have been exploring division with a remainder in Maths today ➗
Using groups, we shared numbers into equal groups and identified the remainder. They explained our thinking, checked our answers and showed great mathematical reasoning throughout the lesson 👏🧠

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Today in maths we practiced our number bonds to 5.

Using a number line

In maths we worked out how many jumps we need to do on the number line to reach the next number.

Finding numbers on a number line

We identified the number on a blank number line by counting on from 0 or 10.

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Today in Maths, Year 3 explored multiplying by 10.
They focused on understanding how numbers become ten times bigger and how digits move in place value.
Fantastic effort and engagement from everyone! 👏

Problem Solving

Using multiplication skills this morning to solve problems.

One more and one less.

Today in maths we have been learning how to find out what is one more or one less than a number within 20.

Maths Reasoning

Excellent maths problem work this morning!

Positional Language

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.

1 more and 1 less

Today we used cubes to work out what is one more and one less than any number up to 20.

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Today in maths we used dices with our parent to make the number 20.

I SEE Maths

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!

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1 more than and number problems

Times by 10 and 100

Today we worked in partners to use our previous knowledge to times by 10 and then also learn how to times by 100.

Maths fun in the garden

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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In maths we learnt how to count to 20 using our tens and ones.

Times by 10

Today we increased our knowledge working in partners to times by 10.

Maths – Recognising numbers up to 10.

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.

Pairing Factors

Today we used pairing factors in maths to help us understand when we multiply numbers together to help us get to the given number.

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Today in maths we counted objects and matched them to the number on the number track.

Maths during provision

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.

Subitising numbers

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.

Early Maths in Nursery

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.

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Today in maths we have been practicing our number bonds to 10.

Equivalent fractions

The children used fraction walls and their maths skills to find equivalent fractions today.

maths – estimation

In maths we estimated how many object there were then checked the estimation.

Number composition

The children used different equipment to form groups of objects that matched the number circles.

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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! ✏️➕📊

Multiples of 10, 100 and 1000

We used our knowledge of multiples to complete some calculations.

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Sorting numbers to 20

Cubed Numbers

The children have been making cubed numbers using linking cubes.

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Bingo within 10

Prime Numbers

Class 5 have been learning about prime numbers this morning!

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using resources to identify number bonds to 10

2d Shapes in Nursery

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!

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Ordinal value of numbers and 1-1 counting upto 20

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The children rounded numbers this morning to help them check answers.

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Securing counting skills

Mud Kitchen Fun

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.

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Sorting items by different criteria.

Shape Hunt!

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.

Counting with a Number Line

Today we began counting with a number line.

Maths – days of the week

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.

Maths – Time

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.

Maths: doubles

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.

Maths – Money

In maths we are learning money. The children sorted 1p, 2p, 5p and 10p coins.

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In maths we are learning how to understand the value of tens to 100.

Number Tracing 🔢

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.

Maths Subitising 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.

Maths – Directions

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.

Maths – 2D shapes

In maths we are learning about 2D shapes. The children had to turn the shapes into a quarter turns or half turn.

Maths – Quarters

In maths we have been learning how to find a quarter of a number.

Maths in Nursery 🥛

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.

Maths: who has the most?

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.

Fun in the Mud Kitchen

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.

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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.

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Today in maths we looked at shapes and sorting them into half’s.

Maths – Division

In maths we have been exploring division in the form of sharing making equal groups.

Measuring Height in Maths.

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.

Stay and Play with our families 🎨 🧩

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.

Dividing 1 and 2 digit numbers by 10

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.

Maths – counting in 2s

Today we have been practicing counting in our 2 times tables. We worked in partners using counting beads to fill in the blank numbers.

Maths: 2d shapes

Reception created some fantastic pictures drawing around 2d shapes in maths this week, some children chose to draw houses, snowmen and crowns.

Maths – Measure Capacity

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.

Maths: doubles

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.

Maths – Mass

We have been learning about mass in maths. We found out that the mass of the glue stick was the same as 22 cubes.

Maths – measuring

Today we practised using a ruler to measure different objects in centimetres.

Maths – Taller

Today in maths we measured objects with cubes using the word ‘taller’.

Maths – longer and shorter

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’.

Fractions

Today we had to find the other fraction that makes our fraction a whole.

Maths – 1 more and 1 less

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.

Partition 2 digit numbers

We have been learning how to partition 2 digit numbers into tens and ones and practised doing this with dienes.