Mathematics
The principal focus of mathematics teaching in key stage 1 is to ensure that pupils develop confidence and mental fluency with whole numbers, counting and place value. This should involve working with numerals, words and the four operations, including with practical resources [for example, concrete objects and measuring tools].
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Introduction to Capacity
A 60 minute lesson in which students will be introduced to and explore the concept of capacity.
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Eighths
A 60 minute lesson in which students will identify and create eighths.
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Assessment - Measuring Volume with Informal Units
A 30 minute assessment in which students will demonstrate their knowledge and understanding volume.
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Thirds and Fifths
A 60 minute lesson in which students will identify thirds and fifths.
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Revision of Volume
A 60 minute lesson in which students will revise and consolidate the concept of volume.
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Volume Investigation - The Land of Cubes
A 60 minute lesson in which students will apply knowledge and understanding of volume to a real-world context.
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Fractions Everywhere
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Measuring Volume
A 60 minute lesson in which students will measure volumes of 3D objects using informal units.
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Introduction to Volume
A 60 minute lesson in which students will explore the concept of volume by comparing and ordering objects.
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Assessment - Measuring Mass with Informal Units
A 30 minute assessment in which students will demonstrate their knowledge and understanding of mass.
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Revision of Mass
A 60 minute lesson in which students will revise and consolidate the concept of mass.
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Mass Investigation - How Heavy Are the Objects in Your Classroom?
A 60 minute lesson in which students will apply knowledge and understanding of mass to a real-world context.
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Comparing and Ordering Mass
A 60 minute lesson in which students will develop the concept of mass by comparing and ordering the masses of objects.
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Introduction to Mass
A 60 minute lesson in which students will explore the concept of mass by comparing and ordering objects.
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Revision of Length
A 60 minute lesson in which students will revise and consolidate the concept of length.
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Length Investigation - The Longest Finger
A 60 minute lesson in which students will apply knowledge and understanding of length to a real-world context.
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Measuring, Comparing and Ordering Height
A 60 minute lesson in which students will measure, compare and order height using informal units.
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Measuring and Comparing Length
A 60 minute lesson in which students will measure and compare lengths of objects using informal units.
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Measuring with Dinosaur Footprints
A 60 minute lesson in which students will measure and compare lengths of objects using informal units.
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Assessment - Measuring Length with Informal Units
A 30 minute assessment in which students will demonstrate their knowledge and understanding of length.
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Early Multiplication – Assessment
An assessment task in which students will demonstrate their knowledge and understanding of multiplication.
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Be a Groupie
A 60 minute lesson in which students explore multiplication through its representation as groups of objects.
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Multiples Everywhere
A 60 minute lesson in which students apply knowledge and understanding of multiplication to a real-world context.
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Skip Count to Multiply
A 60 minute lesson in which students use knowledge of skip counting in order to add multiples of the same number.
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Arrays of Sunshine!
A 60 minute lesson in which students explore the concept of arrays and recognise ‘×’ as the symbol for multiplication.
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Repeat That Adding
A 60 minute lesson in which students explore multiplication through its representation as repeated addition.
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Assessment – Representing 3-Digit Numbers
An assessment task in which students will demonstrate an understanding of 3-digit place value.
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Counting Collections in the Hundreds
A 60 minute lesson in which students will explore ways to count collections in the hundreds more efficiently.
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3-Digit Numbers
A 60 minute lesson in which students will identify 3-digit numbers in the environment.
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Partitioning and Expanding 3-Digit Numbers
A 60 minute lesson in which students will understand how 3-digit numbers can be partitioned.
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3-Digit Place Value
A 60 minute lesson in which students will understand that 3-digit numbers are made up of hundreds, tens and ones.
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Number Pattern Rules
A 60 minute lesson in which students will understand that number patterns have rules.