Maths in Term 6

In term 6, we will be starting by continuing our focus on fractions.  We will start by looking at non-unit fractions (fractions with a numerator larger than one), identifying, representing and comparing them.  We will then move on to look at adding and subtracting fractions within one whole.

As always, we will be encouraging the children to use accurate mathematical vocabulary in their learning including the words numerator and denominator when continuing to familiarise the children with fraction notation.  

We will spend the latter part of the term focusing on shape and measure with a specific focus on parallel and perpendicular sides in polygons and time on both analogue and digital clocks.

We will continue to use a range of manipulatives and representations to introduce, practise and consolidate learning.

Lessons will continue to contain a mixture of fluency, problem-solving and mathematical reasoning and make explicit links to real-life contexts.

We will practise our focus Key Instant Recall Facts (KIRFs) daily along with other basic maths facts such as doubles to 5 and 10, number bonds to 5, 10 and 20 and revisit the 2, 4, 5 and 10 times tables.

Our focus KIRF for this term is:

I know multiplication and division facts for the 3 times table.