Maths in Term 2

This term we will be recapping skills in addition and subtraction through working to add and subtract four digit numbers (including exchanges). We will be developing our skills with fluency, problem solving and reasoning in this area. 

Addition of 4-digit numbers:

Subtraction of 4-digit numbers:

We will then move on to learning about perimeter as the distance around the edge of a two-dimensional shape. We will explore strategies for calculating the perimeter of regular and irregular shapes where the lengths of all or some sides are known. 

Finally, we will practise counting in 3's, 6's and 9's; explore the relationship between adjacent facts in our 3, 6 and 9 times tables and use known times table facts to help us solve problems involving the 3, 6 and 9 times tables. 

Alongside our maths units for term 2. We will be working hard to consolidate and develop our multiplication skills for all times table facts up to 12 x 12. 

Useful website links:

Times Tables Rock Stars – Times Tables Rock Stars (ttrockstars.com) 

MathShed - Mathematics game for school and home

Times Tables Rock Stars Website Link

What can parents do to support learning at home?

• Ensure children are secure with their times table knowledge up to 12x12. This supports understanding in so many areas of maths.
• Practise quick recall of number bonds to 10, 20 and 100 - the more confident they are with this, the better!
• Help children to secure their written methods of calculation (please follow the schools calculation policy for this).
• Help children to recognise the value of numbers - show me 5 ______. Now show me 15 _________. What is similar? What is different?
• Ensure children can explain how they know their answers. I know this because... This shows...
• Ensure children know the terms 'nearest to' and 'furthest from'. 

Other Useful Maths Websites

The websites below may be useful to help you practise and secure some different mathematical concepts. Use the games and information pages to develop your understanding, support your arithmetic skills, or just to have some fun with Maths!

Studyzone Videos and games to help boost your maths skills

BBC Bitesize Videos, step-by-step guides, activities and quizzes

Topmarks Interactive resources, homework, exam and revision help

NRICH Reasoning tasks

Emaths Example assessment papers