Mathematics at Rotherfield

At Rotherfield, we ensure that your child leaves us ready to be a confident and enthusiastic mathematician in secondary school and beyond. We place great emphasis upon developing the key skills in mathematics so that your child can apply a solid understanding of number to solve problems in a wide range of real-life situations.

Our broad and balanced mathematics curriculum will enable your child to:

• Express themselves fluently, talk about the subject with assurance and to use the correct mathematical vocabulary.

• Experience maths as a challenging, creative and relevant subject and promote a positive and confident attitude.

• Apply a range of fundamental skills such as number bonds, multiplication tables and calculation strategies for the four operations.

Big Maths 

We have recently introduced the 'Big Maths' program. Please have a look at the presentation made to Parents in the Autumn term to discover what it is all about or visit the Big Maths website.

How you can help your child at home

Please see the booklets above for lots of excellent examples of ways you can help your children at home to become more competent and confident in maths.

Daily - help your children practise their Big Maths 'Learn Its' and any Times tables assigned

Weekly - ensure you child completes their 'Mathletics' task online - and encourage them to try some additional activities to help them earn a special Mathletics certificate. www.mathletics.com

Ongoing - help your child complete any maths homework from their homework pack as well as any 'enrichment' maths activities set

Try out some of the fun activities from the booklets above!

In addition, the links below will allow you to access some helpful websites which you can use to assist your child with their learning:

www.woodlands-junior.kent.sch.uk/maths/

www.coolmath.com

www.crickweb.co.uk/ks2numeracy.html

www.topmarks.co.uk

www.primarygamesarena.com/Subjects/Maths

Maths calculation policy

Our calculation policy is used by all teachers to support children's learning in maths, ensuring consistency throughout their time at Rotherfield. The policy is split into the four specific calculation areas - addition, subtraction, multiplication and division, and can be found in the 'School Policies' area of the website.