Hello, my name is Mrs Coverdale and I am Y6 teacher and Maths lead. My job is to make sure that the teaching and learning of Maths at Barrowcliff school is of a high standard and, also, that everyone is enjoying their Maths lessons! Maths is one of my favourite lessons to teach and I love solving Maths puzzles and problems. I also enjoy practising my times table skills on TTRockstars.

My hobbies and interests are reading, interior design and going to watch my football team play.

In Nursery we have:

• daily maths sessions using White Rose Maths materials, that provide tailored learning for our 2, 3 and 4 year olds
• regular opportunities to sing and listen to number rhymes and stories
• a key worker system that enables staff to be focused on individual’s needs within their group of children and planning reflects this
• continuous provision planning that maximizes opportunities for children to develop their maths skills within the areas of provision both inside and outside e.g. role play, construction, malleable etc.
• staff who develop children’s mathematical language by modelling correct use of mathematical terms during play and in group sessions

In Reception we have:

• a daily whole class maths session using the Mastering Number resources from NCETM
• daily small group maths sessions where every child works with an adult every day completing a maths task 
• regular opportunities to sing and listen to number rhymes and stories
• continuous provision planning that maximizes opportunities for children to develop their maths skills within the areas of provision both inside and outside e.g. role play, construction, malleable etc.
• staff who develop children’s mathematical language by modelling correct use of mathematical terms during play and in group sessions

Mastering Number sessions take place 4 x weekly in Reception and KS1. This is in addition to the Maths No Problem lesson in Years 1 and 2. 

Years 1 to 6 follow the Maths No Problem schemes of work:

Find out more at:

http://www.mathsnoproblem.co.uk/singapore-maths

Parent videos:

http://www.mathsnoproblem.co.uk/parent-videos

Year 4 Multiplication Tables Check

From June 2020, the new Year 4 multiplication tables check became statutory. If your child is in Year 4, they will take a short online test to make sure their times tables knowledge is at the expected level.

What is the check?

The multiplication tables check is an online test for pupils in Year 4. Pupils are asked to answer 25 questions on times tables from two to 12. They are given six seconds per question, with three seconds rest between each question, so the test should last less than five minutes.

Questions about the six, seven, eight, nine, and 12 times tables are likely to come up most often, as these are the hardest for most children to learn. It’s a good idea to focus on these tricky times tables with your child.

First and foremost, the check is about finding out which children are struggling with their times tables so that they can get extra support. It is not a judgement on what your child can do, but a way for the school to know how their teaching is going and to adjust their focus if needed.

When do the checks happen?

The checks happen in June each year.

How can I help my child prepare?

Oxford Owl have some great tips and resources on their website to help your child prepare for the tests: https://home.oxfordowl.co.uk/at-school/primary-school-assessment-tests/year-4-multiplication-tables-check/

For more information, please see the PDF below.

Resources:

https://ttrockstars.com/

https://www.timestables.co.uk/

https://www.topmarks.co.uk/maths-games/7-11-years/times-tables

http://www.teachingtables.co.uk/

Counting, Number and Calculation

In Years 1 to 6, pupils are given daily practice of counting and mental and written arithmetic skills in order to keep calculation skills fresh. This helps children to develop and maintain fluency in both written and mental calculations.