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Mathematics at Brandeston Hall
September 2011 Maths Workshop for Parents - Report
‘How can I help my child with their Mental Maths Prep?’ is a question parents often ask. The aim of a workshop evening on Thursday 15th September 2011 was to give clear information and practical tips to parents.
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Add Fun, Subtract Fear = Maths at Brandeston Hall!
Our Aims are for all pupils to:
- achieve their full mathematical potential
- foster enjoyment of the subject
- be equipped with numerical life skills
What do we teach?
- National Early Learning Goals (aged 2½– 5)
- National Numeracy Renewed Strategy (aged 5 – 11)
- ISEB Common Entrance Syllabus (aged 11-13)
How does ICT enhance learning in mathematics?
- Smartboards are used in all year groups .
- BoardWorks, Maths Workout, Mathletics and Education City are our core ICT resources.
- Pupils from Year 3 upwards have a weekly maths lesson in the ICT suite.
- The Maths Department have also invested in the Education City homework scheme for Early Years, Year 1 and Year 2, which enables pupils to ‘log in’ at home and continue learning. Pupils in Years 3 to 8 have an individual password to access their Mathletics Accounts at home and school, providing a seamless link between home and school learning.
How do parents know which written calculations methods are being taught at Brandeston Hall?
- All members of the maths department follow an agreed calculations policy to ensure smooth transition between year groups and teachers.
- Parents are invited to regular workshops where they are given the opportunity to be shown these methods and have a go themselves!
How do we support pupils who find maths particularly difficult?
- All maths teachers tailor their lessons to provide for the range of ability in the group
- Preps are differentiated to enable all pupils to succeed
- Teaching takes place in small groups
- Pupils are set from Year 6 upwards
- In some lessons, extra support is available from teaching assistants
What else do we do to support pupils who are exceptional at mathematics?
- Lessons include (where appropriate) challenges and extension activities to encourage ‘thinking outside the box’
- Entrance into National Maths Challenge competitions, arranged by the mathematical association at Leeds University (primary, junior and team challenges)
Helen Russell
Head of Mathematics
