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Mathematicsin Reception
Parent Information Evening
2019 - 2020
The Early Learning Goals
Numbers 11 Children count reliably with numbers from
one to 20, place them in order and say which
number is one more or one less than a given
number. Using quantities and objects, they
add and subtract two single-digit numbers
and count on or back to find the answer. They
solve problems, including doubling, halving
and sharing.
Children estimate a number of objects and
check quantities by counting up to 20. They
solve practical problems that involve
combining groups of 2, 5 or 10, or sharing into
equal groups.
Space, shape
and
measures
12 Children use everyday language to talk about
size,
weight, capacity, position, distance, time and
money to compare quantities and objects and
to solve problems. They recognise, create and
describe patterns. They explore characteristics
of everyday objects and shapes and use
mathematical language to describe them.
Children estimate, measure, weigh and
compare and order objects and talk about
properties, position and time.
Our results 2018 - 2019
• 93% of our children obtained the Expected ELG overall level or above in Number
• 92% of our children obtained the Expected ELG or above in Shape, Space and Measure
• 56% of the cohort were Exceeding in Number• 53% were Exceeding in Shape, Space and
Measure
• National average for Expected in maths – not available until later this month
Aims of the talk:
• Growth mindset
• Lesson structure
• How we assess
• How we support and extend
• How we prepare for Year 1
Belief in Innate Ability
ASSUMPTIONS
Ability is fixed
“You either
have it or you
don’t”
BELIEFS
Inborn
intelligence is
the main
determinant of
success
OUTCOMES
Poor Results
Defeatism
Belief in Effort-Based ability – growth mindset
ASSUMPTIONS
Effort =
Development
BELIEFS
Consistent effort
and effective
strategies are
the main
determinants of
success.
OUTCOME
Engagement
Confidence
Results
The Reception Programme
• The Reception programme correlates with the Early Learning Goals forMathematics.
• It is carefully structured to ensure mastery in both number and shape, space and measure.
• Lessons ensure a coverage of both Early Learning Goals.
Teaching in Reception
• 3 different ways of teaching during the year
• A) whole class then House groups
• B) whole class then ability groups
• C) table-based, mixed ability pairs
The theory
Concrete pictorial Abstract
The Reception Programme
• Example activity
Daily Maths Meetings
• used to consolidate key skills
• Includes the date, the weather, patterns, shapes, number work
• focus is on fixing knowledge in the working memory
• 10 minute session during fruit
• Cumulative reflection on recent learning and previous learning
Assessment
• Learning objectives for every lesson
• Half termly re-evaluation of each child to measure progress towards ELGs
• Ability grouping to consolidate and stretch
• Greater depth questions
• Support – immediate intervention to plug gaps
Preparation for Year 1
• Maths sessions increase in length throughout the year
• Children are increasingly encouraged to explain their understanding both verbally and through drawings
• Close liaison between Reception and Year 1 year group leaders at the end of the year to discuss what has been taught and what support may be needed
Ways to help at home
• Talking about numbers• Counting in practical situations• Making numbers on fingers in different ways• Writing numbers• Looking at Newsletter to see what have been
learning that week, then practice at home• Finding shapes in the environment• Playing with capacity, weight and length• Use of mathematical vocabulary when talking
with your child