Maths
This year we are using a new Maths scheme called Power Maths. The scheme empowers every child to understand and succeed by developing a growth mindset approach (a ‘can do’ attitude) to maths. Power Maths is a mastery programme that deepens understanding of mathematical concepts by sparking inquisitiveness, confidence and enthusiasm.
The Power Maths approach
- Everyone can Year 1 Overview
- Child-centred learning Power Maths Programme Guide
- Continuing professional development
- Whole class teaching.
Our Power Maths Friends
This half term we will be learning about:
- Addition and subtraction within 20
- represent and using numbers bonds
- add and subtract one and two digit number to 20
- solve one-step problems that involve addition and subtraction using concrete objects pictorial representations and missing number problems
- read, write and interpret mathematical statements involving addition (+), subtraction (–) and equals (=) signs
- Numbers up to 50
- count forwards and backwards from given numbers
- count, read and write numbers to 100 in numerals; count in multiples of twos, fives and tens
- Length and Height
- compare, describe and solve practical problems
- Weight and Volume
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- mass/weight [for example, heavy/light, heavier than, lighter than]
- capacity and volume [for example, full/empty, more than, less than, half, half full, quarter]