Mathematics

Autumn Term

Our aim is for the children to achieve the objectives listed under the following headings:

Number

• Know by heart all addition and subtraction facts for each number to at least 20
• Begin to reason about numbers, generate simple patterns and be able to predict
• Count, read, write and order whole numbers to at least 100 and know what each digit represents
• Describe and extend simple number sequences e.g. odd/even numbers, counting on or back in ones or tens from any two-digit number
• Understand the place value of each digit in a given number
• Understand that subtraction is the opposite of addition
• Use the knowledge that addition can be done in any order to do mental calculations more efficiently
• Be able to double and halve a number

Topic

• Recognise the relationship between the coins 1p to £2 and find total values
• Exchange a coin for its equivalent amount in smaller coins
• Estimate, measure and compare lengths using metres and centimetres
• Identify 2D shapes and describe their properties.
• Recognise and draw lines of symmetry
• Know the days of week, months of the year and the seasons

Problem solving

• Solve addition and subtraction problems in real life.
• Choose and use appropriate operations and efficient calculation strategies to solve problems and begin to be able to explain how the problem was solved

General

• Consolidate independent working skills
• Organise and check their own work
• Acquire and consolidate the language of Maths and use it to communicate clearly about their work

Homework

Homework will be sent home in a folder on a weekly basis.

It will be linked to the Number or Topic concept covered that week in school.