Chalkwell Hall Junior School
Maths
Vision Statement
It is the intention of our mathematics curriculum to provide pupils with a secure understanding of number, geometry and data. We wish to develop pupils, who are fluent in arithmetic and can make reasoned responses to problems using logic and understanding. It is our intention to develop pupils’ skills through discussion and the use of the concrete/pictorial/abstract approach so that everyone can access a mathematics curriculum that offers support and challenge to all abilities. We wish to develop pupils who are confident and resilient, and can develop a love of mathematics in order to succeed.
If you would like to find out more about what is taught in each year, please see the links below.
Maths No Problem Scheme of Work YEAR 6
Maths No Problem Scheme of Work YEAR 5
Maths No Problem Scheme of Work YEAR 4
Maths No Problem Scheme of Work YEAR 3
Each fortnight (alternating with the number bonds challenge), all children in the school will take part in a times table challenge to support their rapid recall of key times tables facts. All tests have a maximum of 5 minutes to be completed. Each colour test has two tests that the children will have to achieve full marks to on before progressing. Only after test number two will the children receive the star badge associated with that colour test. Each level builds upon the knowledge of the previous level.
| Lower School (Year 3 & 4) | Upper School (Year 5 & 6) | |
|---|---|---|
| Bronze 1 | Times tables only 2,5,10 | 2,5,10,3,4 mixed multiplication and division calculations |
| Bronze 2 | Division only 2,5,10 | All tables mixed multiplication and division calculations up to 12x |
| Silver 1 | Time tables only 3,4,8 | Mixed multiplication and division calculations of 2,5,10,3,4, including missing number problems |
| Silver 2 | Division only 3,4,8 | Mixed multiplication and division calculations of all tables up to 12x, including missing number problems |
| Gold 1 | Times tables only 6,7,9,11,12 | All times tables using related facts (e.g. x 100, ÷1000, x50, ÷70). Multiplication and division calculations of multiples of 10 and 100. Multiplication of three numbers. |
| Gold 2 | Division only 6,7,9,11,12 | As above, including squared numbers and square root |
| Platinum 1 | All times tables X and ÷ | Same as Gold, including multiplication of numbers greater than 12 |
| Platinum 2 | All times tables using related facts (e.g. x 100, ÷1000, x50, ÷70). Multiplication of three numbers. | As above, including multiplication and division of decimals and fractions |
At the beginning of Year 5, all children will start from the beginning of the Upper School tests.
Please note, no copies of the actual tests will be offered, as we encourage children to learn the underlying skills required in the test, rather than by learning the specific answers as a pattern. There are a wide range activities available on Times Table Rockstar and MyMaths that will support your child in developing their fluency.
Each fortnight (alternating with the times tables challenge), all children in the school will take part in a number bonds challenge to support their rapid recall of addition and subtraction facts. All tests have a maximum of 3 minutes to be completed. Each colour test has two tests that the children will have to achieve full marks on before progressing. Only after test number two will the children receive the certificate associated with that colour test. Each level builds upon the knowledge of the previous level.
| Lower School (Year 3 & 4) | Upper School (Year 5 & 6) | |
|---|---|---|
| Black 1 | Number bonds to 10 | Number bonds 10, 20, 100, 100, addition and subtraction, including missing number problems |
| Black 2 | Number bonds to 10, including missing number problems | As above, including addition and subtraction of fractions |
| Blue 1 | Number bonds to 20 | Same as Black, including adding two digit numbers less than 100 |
| Blue 2 | Number bonds to 20, including missing number problems | As above, including fractions of amounts |
| Red 1 | Number bonds to 10,20,100 (mixed addition and subtraction) including missing number calculations | Adding and subtracting fractions with different denominators (same family) |
| Red 2 | As above, including adding and subtracting number bonds to 1000 and other mental calculations e.g. 6+7 | As above, including adding and subtracting decimals |
| Rainbow 1 | Same as Red, including adding and subtracting fractions | Same as Red, including adding and subtracting fractions with different denominators (different family) and mixed numbers. |
| Rainbow 2 | As above including balancing equations and + and – three numbers | As above including fractions, decimal and percentage equivalents |
At the beginning of Year 5, all children will start from the beginning of the Upper School tests.
Please note, no copies of the actual tests will be offered, as we encourage children to learn the underlying skills required in the test, rather than by learning the specific answers as a pattern. There are a wide range activities available on Times Table Rockstar (Numbots) and MyMaths that will support your child in developing their fluency.