1. Poulton Lancelyn Primary School
Mathematics Workshop
Poulton Lancelyn Primary School

2. National Curriculum Changes
New Curriculum introduced from September for all pupils.
Children must be mathematically fluent.
Expectations have changed. Coverage and skills have been “pushed down.”
Need to know booklets highlight the expectations for each year group.
Currently still using levels. Emerging, Expected, exceeding.

3. School Changes Mathematics priority development area.
New maths calculation policy.
Long term plans for each year group.
3-1-1 lesson format. Number(3), Other areas(1), Using and Applying(1).
More focus on number to develop number fluency.
Intervention support.

4. Written Mathematics
Detailed breakdown for each year group in Mathematics policy. Will be on website soon. Summary document to be available soon.
Mathematics session in each year group will outline the calculation methods used within that group.

5. Classroom environment

6. Mental Mathematics Extra emphasis on mental mathematics. Addition
-Counting on
-Doubling and adjusting
-Rounding and adjusting
-Partitioning
-Number bonds
Mental Maths
Songs

7. Maths Passport
Outlines the key mental maths skills that need developing in each year group.
Some aspects tested (motivates some).
Some aspects teacher judgement (reduces the pressure felt by some).
Can be used as an assessment tool.
Ensures pupils know their targets.

8. Using and Applying
Ensures that pupils apply the skills developed from other lessons. 67 44 8 49
225
152 17
251
132 99
133
297
595
175
145

9. Using and Applying examples

10. Home Help Technology (mathletics, apps) Homework Time Shopping
Times tables
Doubling

11. Importance of Reading Real life problems involve being able to read.
Trend of poor readers = poor mathematicians.

12. Next Steps Maths Action Plan Maths Calculation policy Homework
Communication – parents evening (December)
Parent questionnaire
Pupil questionnaire