Maths is a 'specific' area of learning within the revised EYFS framework which defines three prime areas of learning: personal, social and emotional development; communication and language; and physical development. The framework states that these three areas are “particularly crucial for igniting children’s curiosity and enthusiasm for learning, and for building their capacity to learn, form relationships and thrive.”

It goes on to say that “practitioners working with the youngest children are expected to focus strongly on the three prime areas, which are the basis for successful learning in the other four specific areas.”

Maths has been identified as one of these specific areas of learning, alongside expressive arts and design, literacy, and understanding the world. Together, the seven areas of learning and development shape educational programmes in early years settings, and all areas of learning and development are important and interconnected.

Obviously, it would be impossible to set out in detail everything your child will learn during their time in Reception (Year R), but by providing an outline of typical content and some background information about how the maths curriculum and assessment works, hopefully it will help you support your children in making the most of their time in Reception.

White Rose Maths

At NCJPS we follow the White Rose Maths Scheme of Learning.

An overview of the maths topics covered in Reception

 

To access more detailed small steps of the maths topics covered in Reception, please use the following:

Year R Maths Small Steps Autumn (WRM)

Year R Maths Small Steps Spring (WRM)

Year R Maths Small Steps Summer (WRM)

We have designed our maths curriculum so our children will be able to:

• demonstrate quick recall of facts and procedures 

• demonstrate flexibility and fluidity to move between different contexts and representations of mathematics

• show ability to recognise relationships and make connections in mathematics

• show confidence in believing that they will achieve

• show a high level of pride in the presentation and understanding of the work

• utilise opportunities outside the classroom including home learning to enrich experience

• develop enquiry skills to pursue their own interests within a topic and further questioning

• become increasingly critical and analytical within their thinking

• retain prior-learning and explicitly make connections between what they have previously learned and what they are currently learning

• learn without limits, making cross-curricular links to secure application and mastery

How is learning in maths offered in Reception?

• Quality first teaching (including personalised learning, adaptive learning, strategies to support SEN pupils’ learning in class, purposeful practice, explicit teaching of vocabulary, ongoing formative assessment)
• Planned and sequenced lessons, including knowledge, skills and vocabulary
• Quality resources including: iPads, Chromebooks and online resources
• Consider cognitive load theory and limits of working memory
• Workshops/visitors
• Opportunity to take responsibility for own learning and work independently

Parent Tips

Tip 1. NCJPS has a calculation policy which sets out the order in which calculation strategies are taught. We use it to show what methods are used in school and when they are usually introduced.  Any practice at home to keep these skills sharp will certainly be appreciated by your child’s class teacher.

For ideas on how to help your child with maths, please click here.

Tip 2. White Rose Maths has produced some resources to help bridge the gap between home and school. Their video Has maths changed? explains how maths is taught in many schools.

'HOW TO' GUIDES PROVIDING INFORMATION ON HOW YOU CAN HELP YOUR CHILD UNDERSTAND MATHS. PLEASE CLICK HERE.

Tip 3. White Rose Maths offers some great home learning sessions which can be easily accessed and complement the White Rose Education premium resources which your child enjoys at NCJPS. Home learning videos are available for every single small step. They are fun, practical and easy to use. Each learning block has a set of questions for your child to solve. The videos will show you clearly and simply how to help your child complete the linked activities successfully.

TO ACCESS THE HOME LEARNING VIDEOS AND LINKED ACTIVITIES FOR Reception, Please CLICK HERE. 

(Current maths topics and links can be found in your child's Weekly Digest.)

 

WE CELEBRATE PARENTAL INVOLVEMENT!

PLEASE FEEL FREE TO REACH OUT TO YOUR CHILD'S CLASS TEACHER OR THE SCHOOL'S MATHS LEAD (VICTORIA KRYWONOS) IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS.