Mastering Number

All children across the school take part in a daily Mastering Number session as part of a programme published by the NCETM. This scheme aims to secure firm foundations in the development of good number sense for all children from Reception through to Year 6.  The resources provided are designed to develop children’s fluency and flexibility with number.

Times tables

Knowledge of times tables is key to many different aspects of the maths curriculum. In Y4 the children participate in the multiplication tables check (MTC), which is statutory for all year 4 pupils. The purpose of the MTC is to determine whether pupils can recall their times tables fluently, which is essential for future success in mathematics. It will help schools to identify pupils who have not yet mastered their times tables, so that additional support can be provided. As mentioned above, the children are supported in preparing for this through a series of bespoke fluency sessions, practising on Times Table Rockstars and through their Power Maths lessons too.

Active Learn

All children at OLOTA are assigned an ‘Active Learn’ account which provides them with access to online games and lessons running alongside the Power Maths scheme. The children can watch teaching videos that recap on what they have been learning in class and then complete questions, which are designed to mirror those in their Power Maths books. This allows the children to recap on previous learning, over learn new or more complex concepts and really embed maths knowledge and skills.