Maths

This year we are using a new Maths scheme called Power Maths.  The scheme empowers every child to understand and succeed by developing a growth mindset approach (a ‘can do’ attitude) to maths. Power Maths is a mastery programme that deepens understanding of mathematical concepts by sparking inquisitiveness, confidence and enthusiasm.

The Power Maths approach

• Everyone can                                  Year 1 Overview
• Child-centred learning                       Power Maths Programme Guide
• Continuing professional development
• Whole class teaching. 

Our Power Maths Friends

This half term we will be learning about:

• Addition and subtraction within 20
• represent and using numbers bonds 
• add and subtract one and two digit number to 20
• solve one-step problems that involve addition and subtraction using concrete objects pictorial representations and missing number problems
• read, write and interpret mathematical statements involving addition (+), subtraction (–) and equals (=) signs
• Numbers up to 50
• count forwards and backwards from given numbers
• count, read and write numbers to 100 in numerals; count in multiples of twos, fives and tens
• Length and Height
• compare, describe and solve practical problems
• Weight and Volume 

• mass/weight [for example, heavy/light, heavier than, lighter than]

  capacity and volume [for example, full/empty, more than, less than, half, half full, quarter]