1. Parents’ Workshop - Wednesday, 4th October 2017
Parents’ Workshop -
Wednesday, 4th October 2017
Mathematics…is essential to everyday life, critical to science, technology and engineering, and necessary for financial literacy and most forms of employment. A high-quality mathematics education therefore provides a foundation for understanding the world, the ability to reason mathematically, an appreciation of the beauty and power of mathematics, and a sense of enjoyment and curiosity about the subject.’ (National Curriculum 2014)

2. JKPS Mathematics Curriculum and Assessment Part II
Today’s session -
Part I
JKPS Mathematics Curriculum and Assessment
Part II
How do we teach mathematics at JKPS?
The CPA approach
Mastery
Part III
How can you support your child?

3. Where does our curriculum come from?

4. Early Years (Reception)

5. KS1 Curriculum

6. Lower KS2 Curriculum

7. Upper KS2 Curriculum

8. Each year group has a range of mental maths objectives to cover during the year. Children should be proficient in these at the end of the year.

9. When is mathematics taught?
Maths is taught daily throughout the school. Lessons typically comprise of a mental maths starter activity (e.g. counting, number bonds, times tables etc.), teacher introduction and then independent or group activities. Where there are opportunities, maths is also taught in other areas of the curriculum (e.g. science, humanities or art).

10. How do we assess the children?
Statutory assessments:
Year 2 SATS
Year 6 SATS
Formative assessments:
Teachers use a variety of techniques on a daily basis to assess the children – observations, questioning, marking etc.
Summative assessments:
Weekly mental maths tests
Half-termly mental arithmetic tests
Termly assessments

11. How do we teach mathematics?
The concrete, pictorial, abstract (CPA) approach – a highly effective approach to teaching that develops a deep and sustainable understanding of maths. Developed by Jerome Bruner, an American psychologist, the CPA approach is the mainstay of maths teaching in Singapore.
a gradual and systematic approach which builds on a child’s existing understanding
effective way of teaching abstract concepts (such as fractions)
provides children with a conceptual understanding of mathematics

12. The CPA approach
Concrete
Pictorial
Abstract

13. So how does it work?...

14. So how does it work?...

15. Developing mental strategies…
How could you work out…

16. Long division
How could you work out…

17. Mental arithmetic: times tables and number bond practise
Find maths opportunities in a real life context –
Telling the time
Reading time tables
Counting money/ finding change
Counting activities for younger children
Cooking (weighing ingredients)
Measuring
Support books
What is mastery?
Secure progress in learning maths is based on developing procedural fluency and a deep understanding of concepts in parallel, enabling connections to be made between mathematical ideas. Without deep learning that develops both of these aspects, progress cannot be sustained. (Charlie Stripp, NCTEM)
Teaching maths for mastery is a transformational approach to maths teaching which stems from high performing Asian nations such as Singapore. When taught to master maths, children develop their mathematical fluency without resprting to rote learning and are able to solve non0routine maths problems without having to memorise procedures.
Helps pupils develop a deep, long-term and adaptable understanding of mathematics
An inclusive approach where all children achieve
Slower pace that leads to greater progress

18. Maths Reasoning - Strategies
How could this be applied to a simple number sentence? = 65 What questions could you ask a child that would encourage a deeper understanding? How do you know this is correct? Will it always be correct? Can you model it using pictures/ objects? Does it tell us any other facts? How do you know?

19. Part III: How can you support your child at home?
Mental arithmetic: times tables and number bond practise
Find maths opportunities in a real life context –
Telling the time
Reading time tables
Counting money/ finding change
Counting activities for younger children
Cooking (weighing ingredients)
Measuring
Support books
Part III: How can you support your child at home?
Mental arithmetic: times tables and number bond practise.
Find mathematics opportunities in a real life context –
Telling the time
Reading time tables/ tv schedules
Counting money/ finding change
Counting activities
Cooking (e.g. weighing ingredients)
Measuring
Shapes around the home

21. Resources https://www.ncetm.org.uk/ https://nrich.maths.org/
- interactive teaching programmes