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English

A high-quality text drives each of our enquiries and the texts are used to give knowledge and purpose to the enquiry. High quality texts can only be accessed through knowledge of vocabulary in different tiers. Explicit teaching of new vocabulary and using the classroom environment to showcase key vocabulary helps us to infuse rich and sophisticated vocabulary from EYFS to Year 6. The texts are used as a stimulus for both English and cross curricular writing, ensuring high expectations of our children. Reading is interwoven into all aspects of the enquiry to encourage reading and language development and promote reading for pleasure.

Key Texts

Maths

In maths, we follow the Power Maths programme to support children’s learning and to build a deep understanding of maths concepts. Power Maths is a curriculum mastery programme designed to spark curiosity and excitement and nurture confidence in maths. It is built around a child‑centred lesson design that models and embeds a growth mindset approach to maths.

This term we are covering the following:

• Multiplication and Division

  • Multiplying and dividing 2-digit numbers by 1-digit numbers using formal written methods.
  • Exploring factors and multiples, including identifying prime numbers.
  • Solving word problems involving multiplication and division.
  • Understanding and using the distributive property to simplify calculations.

• Fractions

  • Recognising and generating equivalent fractions.
  • Compasring and ordering fractions with the same and different denominators.
  • Adding and subtracting fractions with like denominators.
  • Finding fractions of amounts and solving problems involving fractions in real-life contexts.

• Decimals

  • Understanding the concept of decimals and their relationship to fractions.
  • Reading and writing decimals up to two decimal places.
  • Comparing and ordering decimals.
  • Adding and subtracting decimals within 1 (up to two decimal places).

• Measurement

  • Measuring and converting units of length (mm, cm, m).
  • Understanding and calculating area and perimeter of rectangles and squares.
  • Measuring and converting units of mass (g, kg) and capacity (l, ml).
  • Solving problems involving measurement in real-life scenarios.

• Geometry

  • Identifying, comparing, and classifying angles (acute, obtuse, and right angles).
  • Understanding and drawing shapes with specific properties (e.g., symmetry, equal sides).
  • recognising and constructing 2D shapes, including triangles and quadrilaterals.
  • Exploring the properties of 3D shapes, including identifying faces, edges, and vertices.

• Statistics

  • Collecting and presenting data using bar charts and line graphs.
  • Interpreting data and making simple comparisons.
  • Understanding how to read and create pie charts.
  • Solving problems using information presented in different data formats.

• Problem Solving and Reasoning

  • Applying mathematical knowledge to solve multi-step problems.
  • Encouraging logical reasoning and explanation of methods used.
  • Engaging in mathematical discussions to deepen understanding.
  • Problem solving with fractions.