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.

At Chalkwell Hall, Maths is taught at the beginning of every school day from 8.35am until 10.00am. Lessons begin with a focus on revisiting and securing key skills, or deepening understanding through mastery activities to challenge those fluent in the skills focus.


The main maths lesson takes place from 9.00am, where we follow the Maths No Problem scheme of work. This scheme is based around the principles of the Singapore approach to mathematics, and as a school we believe this is the best way for us to support all our children in developing their skills in applying their mathematical knowledge to problem solving and real world situations. In 2017, the Maths No Problem scheme was the only textbook scheme of work to be recommended by the UK government as fully meeting the needs of the new curriculum.


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



Times Tables Test

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.


Number Bonds Test

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.



Mathematics Action Plan 2022-23 Mathematics Policy February 2023
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