Year 1 Mathematics Workshop 2019

How is mathematics taught in the infants? Mixture of mental, practical and informal written work Whole class learning with guided independent working Daily mental activities to embed counting, number facts and use of operations. Variety of learning/teaching styles Wide use of resources: counting stick, cubes, fingers Role – play and real life learning opportunities / Maths week Problem solving

Aims of the workshop To give an overview of how Mathematics is taught and the methods used in Year 1 To give ideas on how to support your child at home in mathematics

Mathematics Today Building blocks essential Using a range of progressive methods to suit children’s needs Encouraging children to explain their methods and develop their understanding (reasoning)

Year 1 Addition Number lines Pictures and objects 7 + 4 = 11

Year 1 Addition Your turn! Try using a number line. 9 + 5 =

Year 1 Subtraction Counting back Finding the difference between 7 and 11 Counting back

Year 1 Subtraction Your turn! Try finding the difference between 6 and 14:

Year 1 Multiplication Counting in groups Example: There are 3 sweets in 1 pot. How many sweets are there in 5 pots?

Year 1 Multiplication Your turn! There are 4 cakes in 1 box. How many cakes are there in 3 boxes?

Year 1 Multiplication Your turn! There are 4 cakes in 1 box. How many cakes are there in 3 boxes?

Year 1 Multiplication Arrays

Year 1 Multiplication Try drawing an array to show: 5 x 3 =

Year 1 Division Sharing objects There are 6 bees and they are shared between 2 bee keepers. How many bees does each beekeeper get?

Year 1 Division Try: 8 frogs are shared between 4 ponds. How many frogs does each pond have?

Year 1 Division Try: 8 frogs are shared between 4 ponds. How many frogs does each pond have?

How can you help your child with Year 1 mathematics? Counting up to 100 securely (and back) Counting up in groups of 2, 5 and 10 (and back) Learning number bonds to 20 Number lines and using objects Using dominoes and dice to know patterns Using money Telling the time - analogue Using vocabulary: for example total, totalling, adding etc

Make sure maths is fun! How can you help? Learn number facts Use a timer Talk about how you do maths Play games Everyday maths Give praise and encouragement Ask your child to explain Make sure maths is fun!