Today in maths we recapped our coins and their values before starting our Yr3 money unit. It was great to see how much the children could remember from Yr2!
Mastering Money
Category : Maths in Action
Exploring Thousandths as Fractions
Crew Godley have been working incredibly hard to deepen their understanding of how numbers can be represented in different ways – particularly focusing on thousands expressed as fractions.
To support their learning, we used a range of manipulative to physically explore how a whole can be divided into equal parts and how those parts relate to thousandths. We investigated how one whole can be partitioned into 1,000 equal parts and what this looks like when represented as fractions. Through discussion and collaboration we were able to recognise patterns and simplify these fractions, linking their understanding to equivalent fractions and decimal forms.
Mastering Number in F2
During maths this week, we have been looking at using our subitising skills in increasingly complex arrangements. We looked at arrangements of 6 and how we can use our knowledge of number bonds to 6, and our skills of subitising to 5, to help us to identify the number represented. We worked together to decide whether an arrangement was 6 or not 6, and then we used counters to replicate the pattern, before explaining how we knew the pattern showed 6, by identifying known patterns within.
1:1 correspondence
In Crew McGlone, we have been using our magic counting wands to help us to count numbers beyond 10.
Ready for F2.
During the Summer term, we place a strong focus on supporting our nursery children to develop their independence and resilience as they prepare for their transition into Reception. These are key aspects of the Early Years Foundation Stage, particularly within Personal, Social and Emotional Development and Physical Development.
Throughout the year, we have been working hard to strengthen the children’s fine motor skills, and this term we have introduced a focused activity known as “apron entry.” During this activity, each child is given their own clipboard and a shortened pencil, which helps to support correct grip and control.
The children are encouraged to draw an object, letter or shape from the board, with a particular focus in this session on creating circles of their own chosen size and quantity. This open-ended approach allows the children to explore their creativity while also developing important early writing skills.
It was fantastic to see the children’s growing ability to concentrate, as well as their confidence in using an effective pencil grip and forming recognisable shapes. These small but significant steps are helping to build the foundations for future writing.
Well done, Crew Frost—keep up the great work!
Equivalent Measures
I was so impressed in our maths lessons today as the grappled with equivalent measures.
Maths Mastery in Action: Celebrating a Term of Learning with Blooket! 🎉
This week, Miss Newman’s maths group wrapped up the spring term in an engaging and rewarding way – by completing a fun and interactive Blooket quiz designed to consolidate all the knowledge they’ve built over the past few months.
Throughout the term, the group has worked incredibly hard, developing their understanding across a range of mathematical topics. From problem-solving strategies to key arithmetic skills, every lesson has contributed to their growing confidence and ability.
The children showed great resilience when tackling challenging questions and celebrated each other’s successes along the way.
Well done to everyone in Miss Newman’s group for a brilliant spring term – your hard work is truly paying off! We look forward to continuing this journey of learning and growth in the summer term.
Keep up the great work! 🌟
Touch counting.
Today, Crew Frost continued their Easter-themed learning—with a mathematical twist! This week, we have been focusing on number recognition and touch counting as part of our early maths development.
The children were encouraged to count out the correct number of rabbits for each hutch. This supported their understanding of matching quantity to number, which is a key aspect of the EYFS Maths area of learning.
During the activity, the children worked both collaboratively and independently, developing their confidence as well as their communication and language skills. We also saw lots of perseverance and problem-solving as they checked and corrected their counting.
Using their “pinchy fingers” to pick up the rabbits helped to strengthen their fine motor skills, supporting Physical Development—an important foundation for later writing.
Furthermore, as the children develop positive attitudes towards maths through play this makes us so proud as a Crew. Well done, Crew Frost—we are so proud of the fantastic learning we are seeing and can’t wait to watch your confidence in maths continue to grow!
Exploring Perimeter
We used string to help us workout the perimeter of regular and irregular 2d shapes.
Friendly Challenges in Rapid Maths
In Crew Godley, we have been consolidating our skills in adding 4-digit numbers using the column method. During our rapid maths sessions, we have c practiced adding numbers efficiently and accurately. These quick, focused exercises have helped the children build confidence, speed, and accuracy in mental calculations as well as written methods. It was a great way for everyone to strengthen their number skills while having fun competing in friendly challenges!
