Mathematics
Welcome to our curriculum page for Mathematics. On this page you will find a wide range of information as to how we teach mathematics at Templemoor, as well as valuable resources that you can use to help to support learning at home.
MATHEMATICS AT TEMPLEMOOR
At Templemoor Infant and Nursery School, we use the White Rose Maths mathematics scheme to support our mathematics teaching, from Reception through to Year 2. Across the school we use a Concrete, Pictorial, Abstract (CPA) approach; this means that children use practical resources and pictures alongside abstract numbers to support and develop a secure understanding of concepts and processes.
Our pupils are challenged in fun and exciting ways through a curriculum that offers: real-life, purposeful learning opportunities; first-hand practical experiences and collaborative problem solving.
Mrs Wynne - Mathematics Lead
Our Mathematics Lead is Mrs Wynne. If you would like to discuss our mathematics curriculum further, please do not hesitate to contact us.
Tens Frames
As you'll see below, a ten frame is a two-by-five rectangular frame into which counters are placed to demonstrate numbers less than or equal to 10. Counters can be arranged in different ways to represent different numbers, which visually help your children develop strong number sense.
Now you may be asking yourself, why "10?" Well, because 10 is the building block of our Base 10 Number System. Young learners who have a solid understanding of this number, can relate that understanding to all different areas of math. For example, a child who can "see" 10 as being made up of a 7 and a 3, can then start to see 100 as a 70 and a 30. It's imperative your children make these connections, and using ten frames really helps them do this.
Part, whole models
A part-whole model is a pictorial representation that shows the relationship between a whole and its component parts. It is first introduced within our schemes of learning in Year 1 and is a common representation used to support children's understanding of addition and subtraction.
Base 10
Base ten blocks are maths manipulatives typically made of plastic. Base ten blocks are used to show the value of each digit in a number and are a concrete resource that are particularly useful when learning how to add and subtract two digit numbers. This equipment is often used alongside a place value chart.
