A transformational approach for consistently high standards in maths Developed by Richard Dunne The perfect partner to the new National Curriculum!

Aim: MENU To provide parents with an understanding of the new school maths makes sense programme.

Objectives: MENU By the end of the session you will be able to: Explain the four basic operations To use the maths makes sense language and actions Describe the weekly Maths Makes Sense timetable

What is Maths Makes Sense? MENU Maths makes Sense is a unique, consistent whole school approach created by Richard Dunne, that develops the mathematical understanding that really takes into account how children learn. Maths Makes Sense recognises the importance of Maths in our daily lives and helps children to: Learn the skills of numeracy, geometry and measure that can be used in every day life. Develop problem solving and reasoning skills that are so vital in day to day life. Develop thinking skills – an invaluable skill in every subject area.

Maths Makes Sense can help us to deliver the aims of the 2014 National Curriculum a consistent whole-school approach high expectations for all fluency with the fundamentals deep conceptual understanding MENU

The Impact of Maths Makes Sense Stanton School MENU Stanton School Results for KS2 SATS for % at Level 4+, up on 66% in % at Level 5+, up on 19% in % at Level 6+, up on 0% in 2010

Concrete objects Physical actions A shared, whole school maths language What is the Maths Makes Sense learning system? Examples of some actions and special vocabulary MENU

Dynamic cycle of teaching and assessment MENU

½ ÷ ¼ = 2 By age 6 our pupils will be able to do this

Children learn concepts comprehensively from Foundation – take for example… = 5 The consistency of approach allows them in Year 3 to confidently apply their understanding to the addition of fractions… 2/5 + 3/5 = 5/5 And in Y4 they can successfully understand… 2x + 3x = 5x

½ +1 ½ = – 3 – 2 = 3. 3 x 2 = 4. 8 ÷ 4 =

½ +1 ½ = – 3 – 2 = x 2 = ÷ 4 = 2

2 + 4 − 1 × 3 =

2 + 4 − 1 × 3 = 3

Maths Makes Sense at St Filumena’s Through the successful implementation of Maths Makes Sense, we hope to: Adapt a consistent whole school approach to the teaching of Mathematics Have high expectations for all of our children Equip them with fluency in number Create a deep understanding Give all children the opportunity to become masters of mathematics Facilitate opportunities for parent engagement

Objectives: MENU By the end of the session you will be able to: Explain the four basic operations To use the maths makes sense language and actions Describe the weekly Maths Makes Sense timetable

Aim: MENU To provide parents with an understanding of the new school maths makes sense programme.