This term, Year 3 and 4 pupils will develop their understanding of number and place value before building confidence in addition, subtraction, multiplication and division. Children will learn to read, represent, compare and order numbers, use efficient mental and written calculation strategies, and strengthen their knowledge of multiplication and division facts.

Our maths curriculum follows a mastery approach, with learning carefully broken down into small, manageable steps. Through the use of practical resources, visual representations and written methods, pupils are encouraged to explain their thinking, reason mathematically and solve problems in a variety of contexts. Regular retrieval practice, focused times tables teaching and timely support help all children develop fluency, confidence and a deep understanding of mathematical concepts.

Throughout the year we shall be learning many new maths concepts and skills. It is really important for children to be able to instantly recall key facts. There will be great emphasis on learning the times tables. Children need to be able to recall all the multiplication facts by the end of year 4.

Times Tables

It is incredibly important that you know and can recall your times tables in Year 4. If you haven't already got it, work hard and practise often to earn your Red Badge.

Follow the links below for some useful Maths websites and interactive games:

https://www.topmarks.co.uk/maths-games/hit-the-button

https://nrich.maths.org/

https://ttrockstars.com/

https://www.purplemash.com/login/

Times Tables

It is incredibly important that you know and can recall your times tables in Year 4. If you haven't already got it, work hard and practise often to earn your Red Badge.

Times Tables

At the end of Year 4, all children need to be able to recall their times tables. We do lots of work in school on this, but it is something you will only get good at if you practise at home. I wonder if Class 7 can earn the first Red Badge this term?

Each child from Year 2 upwards has a Times Tables Rock Star login. Ask you class teacher if you need a reminder. Practise on here regularly in preparation for the class battles that will be scheduled!

There are some other links to times tables games that you can play and practise upon.

Hit the Button is a favourite of mine!

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

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

https://mathsframe.co.uk/en/resources/resource/318/Tommys-Trek-Times-Tables

https://urbrainy.com/mtc

Another area that is sometimes tricky to grasp is time! If you could practise reading and telling the time, it would be really helpful in the classroom.

Calculations Policy

Here are our calculations policies. From here you can see how we build skills in adding, subtraction, multiplication and division. This may help you support learning at home.