Welcome back!

This year I will be teaching several pupils from P4, P5 and P6 for Numeracy small group withdrawal. You will find an overview of everything that you need to bring to class on the main year group class page, so please do read this carefully.

Within this small group withdrawal, your child will benefit from support to help them with their specific needs within Numeracy. Numeracy homework will be set each week, this will recap what your child has been doing in class. Therefore, I do encourage you to ensure that all homework is completed at home with lots of encouragement and support given to help your child progress within their learning. Please sign your child’s written homework.

Detailed below is a list of areas that will be covered in November and December.

P4

Processes

• Talk about how to approach an activity.
• Represent work in a clear and organised way, using symbols where appropriate.
• Use appropriate mathematical notation.
• Organise their practical work and check what they have done.
• Discuss the information required and how it can be collected.

Number

• Read, write and order whole numbers up to at least 100.
• Understand that the place of the digit indicates its value.
• Use quick recall of number facts up to 10.
• Add and subtract within 100.
• Begin to understand that multiplication is commutative.
• Approximate to the nearest 10.

Measures

• Read simple measuring instruments with an appropriate degree of accuracy.

Shape and Space

• Recognise name and describe common 2-D and 3-D shapes.
• Recognise one line of symmetry in common 2-D shapes.
• Sort 3-D shapes, giving reasons for sorting.

Handling Data

• Collect information and record results using simple tables, block graphs, simple pictograms and diagrams.
• Discuss and interpret information.

P5

• The greatest area of focus throughout P5 is in confirming and developing knowledge and speed of recall of number bonds and times tables. These are vital to the children's progression in numeracy as these skills are needed so regularly, in a variety of topics.
• It is important that the children not only complete their mental activities every night but also revise tables on a regular basis, even when not set for home work.
• From now until Christmas, we will learn our X6 to X12 tables.
• With the progress in tables and the use of multiplication the children will be able to explore how to solve problems for all four functions, with the emphasis being on recognising key vocabulary in questions and subsequently being able to carry out the correct calculations.
• We will also learn how to measure in cm and m and how to convert from one unit to another. We will look at data handling and learn about pictograms, Venn and Carroll diagrams, bar graphs and block graphs.

P6

• Over the next while our focus on number will be on fractions.
• We will solve problems involving equivalent fractions, improper fractions and mixed numbers.
• We will be simplifying fractions and using the highest common factor to help us order and compare fractions.
• Using our multiplication and division skills, we will also calculate fractions of numbers. 
• We will also be working on our problem solving skills through word problems, mental arithmetic and investigation type tasks. 

Times Tables

• Having begun work on division and fractions it has become apparent that some children are still struggling with quick recall of times tables facts, and recalling facts backwards e.g. 56 = 8 x ?
• Parents could help by going over tables with your child, a little every day. This could be orally or an app on your phone or tablet. It really makes a huge difference to their confidence and ability in maths. Here are some links to get you started.

https://www.timestables.co.uk/games/

https://www.theschoolrun.com/best-times-tables-apps-for-kids

Thank you for your continued support,

Miss Milligan.