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.



Wednesday, February 13, 2013

Maths and Enterprise Week

Many cross curricular links were made last week as part of Enterprise Week, especially with mathematics.  For example, Year R, 3 and 5 made some wonderful food, such as chocolate truffles and jam, and used their measuring skills.  Year 4 learnt about fairtrade products and used compass directions to find routes on a world map.  Year 6 used their understanding of nets to make 3D shapes, resulting in some wonderful trinket boxes. 
All of the classes carried out some excellent market research and used their data handling skills.  The activities showed how mathematics is an important part of everyday day and the children enjoyed using and applying their skills and understanding.  The money raised will be donated to Comic Relief.  Well done to everyone!
 Year 4 market research

  Year 6 designing a net

 Year 5 using measuring skills as part of making jam
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