How is my child taught mathematics? - 1 whole class mastery lesson a day - Daily 'snappy maths' sessions to develop fluency

What is mastery maths? Mastery is not just being able to use bigger numbers, work faster, memorise key facts and procedures and to answer test questions correctly. Mastery involves knowing why and how. It means being able to use your knowledge appropriately, flexibly and creatively and to apply it in new and unfamiliar situations.

What we aim to include in each lesson. · ‘Quality first’ teaching; tailored to meet the needs of the learners in each class with immediate intervention to address gaps in learning where necessary, · Resilient learners with growth mind-sets and an ‘I will do this’ attitude to mathematics, whatever their previous level of attainment, · Teachers and TAs using high-quality questioning to explore children’s understanding and develop it further, · Teachers making use of misconceptions to further children’s understanding of key concepts, · Teachers using a range of methods to explore key mathematical concepts which appeal to pupils’ different styles of learning, employing concrete/pictorial/abstract representations of mathematical concepts, · Learners being given the opportunity, through careful planning, to ‘go deeper’ in mathematical concepts, · Pupils learning together, · Development of fluency, reasoning and solving.

End of Year 1 expectation Solve one-step problems (including multiplication and division) by calculating the answer using concrete objects, pictorial representations and arrays with the support of the teacher. Add and subtract 1-digit and 2-digit numbers to 20, including zero eg 18 + 12 = xx Represent and use number bonds and related subtractions facts within 20 Count, read and write numbers to 100 in numerals. Count forwards and backwards in multiples of twos, fives and tens. Use the language of equal to, more than, less than (fewer), most, least when comparing two or more numbers up to 100. Represent numbers up to 100 using objections and pictorial representations.

Through grouping and sharing small quantities, show an understanding of understand multiplication and division. Recognise and know the value of coins and notes. Recognise and use language relating to dates, including days of the week, weeks, months and years. Tell the time to the half hour and draw hands on the clock. Measure and begin to record length/ height, mass/weight, capacity/volume using standard units for everything. To solve problems relating to knowledge of 2D and 3D shapes. Describe position, direction and movement including three quarter turn.