Mathematics

This term in Mathematics, pupils will continue to develop confidence, fluency and resilience as they build on key number and measurement skills. Our learning will focus on multiplication and division, length and perimeter, fractions, and developing early division strategies, supporting children to reason mathematically and solve problems with increasing independence.

In multiplication and division, pupils will deepen their understanding of times tables and use known facts to derive new ones. They will explore these operations through a range of representations, including arrays, equal groups and number lines, helping them to see the relationship between multiplication and division. Children will use a variety of mental strategies, such as doubling, halving and partitioning, as well as begin to apply more structured written methods when solving calculations.

Pupils will also develop their understanding of length and perimeter, learning how to measure accurately, compare lengths and calculate the perimeter of shapes. This learning will be supported through practical activities and real-life contexts, allowing children to see how mathematics is used in everyday situations.

As we move into fractions, children will explore fractions as part of a whole and as numbers. They will compare and order fractions, identify equivalent fractions and apply their understanding when solving problems. Alongside this, pupils will continue to develop their understanding of division through sharing and grouping, preparing them for more formal methods later on.

Throughout the term, pupils will be encouraged to explain their thinking, make connections between different areas of mathematics and use mathematical language with confidence. By the end of the term, children will have strengthened their ability to apply these skills across a range of mathematical contexts.

How You Can Help at Home

• Practise times tables regularly
  Quick recall of multiplication facts greatly supports confidence in both multiplication and division. Short, frequent practice is most effective.

• Use maths in everyday life
  Encourage your child to:

  • measure ingredients when cooking

  • work out the perimeter of rooms or objects

  • share items equally

  • spot fractions in real-life situations (e.g. half a pizza, quarter of a cake)

• Encourage mathematical talk
  Ask questions such as:

  • How did you work that out?

  • Can you explain your thinking?

  • Is there another way to solve it?

• Make it fun
  Games, puzzles and challenges help develop fluency and reasoning while keeping learning enjoyable.