Mathematics at BSM

Maths At BSM

At Blandford St Mary Primary School there is a daily mathematics lesson in each class lasting up to one hour depending on the age group.

The lesson addresses the requirements of the National Curriculum for Mathematics. The key features of a lesson include:
· Interactive whole class/group teaching – using AfL techniques set out in the Teaching & Learning policy
· The use of mental methods leading to effective use of written methods
· Development of the children’s mathematical vocabulary
· An effective pace
· Manageable and effective differentiation

On the tabs above are links to: skills pyramids outlining objectives and methods relating to different year groups for addition, subtraction, multiplication and division. As well as resources in many other areas.



Tuesday, November 12, 2013

Maths Transition Activities

Blandford St Mary Primary has been establishing stronger links with the secondary school, The Blandford School.  Together we have developed and carried out shape activities such as the example above where Year 6 children carefully drew shapes using angle measures and compasses.  They gained a deep understanding of the properties of regular polygons and tessellation.
More fun activities are being developed for this year.