Yew Chung International School of Beijing - Mathematics in Primary School www.ycis-bj.com enquiry@bj.ycef.com

1. Yew Chung International
School of Beijing
Mathematics

2. A Brief Introduction To The Mathematics Curriculum
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We follow the National Curriculum for England
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The Curriculum sets out the Knowledge, Skills and Understanding
that students need.
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This is laid out in the Primary framework for Literacy and
Mathematics (2006)

3. Learning Objectives
• The Learning Objectives, around which teachers plan, according to
student needs, are arranged in to 7 strands.
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Using and applying Mathematics
Counting and Understanding Number
Knowledge and using Number Facts
Calculating
Understanding Shape
Measures
Handling Data

4. Block Breakdown
Block A
Counting,
partitioning
and calculating
Using and applying mathematics
Block B
Securing number
facts, understanding
shape
Using and applying mathematics
Block C
Handling
data and measures
Using and applying mathematics
Block D
Calculating, measuring
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understanding shape
Using and applying mathematics
Block E
Securing number
facts, relationships
and calculating
Using and applying mathematics
Counting and understanding number
Calculating
Knowing and using number facts
Understanding shape
Measuring
Handling data
Calculating
Measuring
Understanding shape
Counting and understanding number
Knowing and using number facts
Calculating

5. Effective Learning
For Learning to be Effective, Teaching and Learning Must:
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Build on prior learning and experiences
Relate to real life
Provide appropriate challenge
Engage students in the learning
Be reviewed and revisited periodically
Be used and applied in a variety of situations
Allow opportunities for discussion and experimentation
Encourage students to rethink and restructure ideas

6. Is this what you remember from your
Maths lessons?

7. Key stage 1 – Years 1 & 2
Key Points
• A solid foundation is important on which to build
• Expectations and activities must be developmentally appropriate
• Students need to be successful and enjoy Maths – they also need
challenge
• Students should see value in their work
• Not all students will progress at the same rate – progress will not be
constant
• Not all students are ready for written calculation methods

8. Standard Written Calculation Methods
• Students will develop their written calculations as they
develop through Primary school. Let’s not be in too much of a
hurry.
• First they need to be able to understand basic mathematical
ideas and concepts
• Look at the Core Mathematical objectives for Years 1 and 2
in Strand 4- Calculating. Where do you see the first reference
to written methods?
Standard written methods should only be introduced when a
child has a secure knowledge and understanding of the process
involved and can clearly explain the strategies they have used.

9. Skills at this Stage
Pre Calculation Essential Skills and Understandings.
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Say and use number names
(know that a number name identifies the number of objects)
Counting – 1 to 1
Recognise and write numerals
Count on and back
Estimating a small group of objects
Use more than and less than
Find I more and I less
Compare and order numbers
Grouping
Sorting

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