‘Understanding Maths’

First and Second Class

We focus on these core areas, understanding the ‘Why’, applying the concept and then starting to do basic problem solving. We work on memory games, so division and multiplication becomes natural so we can focus on progressing to more difficult ideas.

• Counting and numeration
• Comparing and ordering
• Place value
• Operations: addition and subtraction
• Fractions
• Algebra
• 2D and 3D shapes
• Symmetry
• Angles
• Representing and interpreting data

Third and Fourth Class

We focus on these core areas, ensuring students understand the ‘Why’, applying the concept and then working on problem solving. Third to Fourth Class is an important leap forward in Maths from first and second class, we work on revising concepts learned and grasping them so we can apply them. We group core areas together and work on them understanding how they relate to each other.

• Place Value
• Operations: addition, subtraction, multiplication, division
• Fractions
• Decimals
• Algebra: number patterns and sequences, number sentences
• 2D shapes
• 3D shapes
• Symmetry
• Lines and angles
• Height, area, weight, capacity, time, monet
• Representing and interpreting data
• Chance

Fifth and Sixth Class

We focus on ensuring students have a strong grasp on these core areas and that they can understand and explain the ‘Why’ and relate areas to each other. We help students become proficient with the ‘How’, and then apply this to more complex problem solving. We are striving to grow student’s in their ability and prepare them for entering secondary school. We will also look ahead to some first year topics.

• Place Value
• Operations
• Fractions
• Decimals and percentages
• Number Theory
• Algebra: directed numbers, rules and properties,  variables, equations
• 2D shapes
• 3D shapes
• Lines and angles
• Length, area, weight, capacity, time, money
• Representing and interpreting data
• Chance