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It’s been a busy afternoon looking at big and small…

18-10-2023

It’s been a busy afternoon looking at big and small. We worked hard sorting acorns. #smithdowneyfs #smithdownmaths @MasterTheCurric

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Nursery In maths today

18-10-2023

In maths we are making arrangements of 1, 2 and 3 #smithdowneyfs #smithdownmaths

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Matching arrangements of objects and pictures to the correct number

19-10-2023

Matching arrangements of objects and pictures to the correct number #smithdowneyfs #smithdownmaths

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We made arrangements of 4 and ordered numbers to 4

19-10-2023

In last week’s maths we made arrangements of 4 and ordered numbers to 4 #smithdowneyfs #smithdownmaths

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Today in maths we put objects into groups of ten and then counted them.

19-10-2023

Today in maths we put objects into groups of ten and then counted them. We recognised that ten ones made a ten too. #smithdownmaths

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In maths this morning we…

19-10-2023

In maths this morning we started to estimate the position of multiples of ten on a number line. #smithdownmaths

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Adding in multiples of tens today

19-10-2023

So proud of these superstars adding in multiples of tens today #smithdownmaths

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Subtracting in multiples of tens today

19-10-2023

Subtracting multiples of ten in maths #smithdownmaths

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Partitioning 2 digit numbers in maths today…

19-10-2023

Working hard partitioning 2 digit numbers in maths today #smithdownmaths

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Estimating the position of numbers on a number line

19-10-2023

On Friday Year 2 were hard at work estimating the position of numbers on a number line #smithdownmaths

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We used a range of different scales on our empty number lines

19-10-2023

We used a range of different scales on our empty number lines. We had to place the numbers where we thought they would go. #smithdownmaths

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Year 2 – ordering numbers

19-10-2023

Year 2 were hard at work on Friday – ordering numbers #smithdownmaths

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This week we have been busy using flexible partitioning

19-10-2023

This week we have been busy using flexible partitioning #smithdownmaths

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A lot of the fun came from being able to write all over our tables!

19-10-2023

Year 3 had lots of fun today in maths adding and subtracting ten from a three digit number. A lot of the fun came from being able to write all over our tables! #smithdownmath

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4KM were using dienes and counters…

19-10-2023

4KM were using dienes and counters to work out many different ways in which hundreds can make 1000 #smithdownmaths ???

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Using the attendance percentages of the week?

19-10-2023

4KM celebrated attendance week by creating their own bar graphs using the attendance percentages of the week? #smithdownmath

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Calculating the mean average and presenting data in a bar chart

19-10-2023

#attendanceweek Calculating the mean average and presenting data in a bar chart. Points to improve: scale adjustment. #smithdownmaths

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We have been busy learning about Diwali the festival of light. We have moulded dough into Diya lamps. Made marks to create Rangoli patterns and wrote our names in our cards we have decorated.

13-11-2023

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How do you solve calculations with regrouping?

14-11-2023
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Comparison in Maths

15-11-2023

This week we are comparing numbers and groups of objects saying which group has more than, fewer than or the same amount of objects. We have been building walls for Humpty Dumpty and saying which wall has more, fewer or the same amount of bricks.

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Today has been all about the number 1. We made flapjack using 1 of each ingredient.

16-11-2023

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12-01-2024
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Year 4 had a great afternoon learning how to manage their money??

05-02-2024

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Where do we put our money? Peter from MyBnk came to tell us…

05-02-2024
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Repeated Addition in 2GH

07-02-2024

We have started our multiplication journey. We have been busy learning about repeated addition this week.

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Maths parental workshop

21-02-2024

Thank you to our parents who came to our Reception maths parental workshop this week! We look at how to support your children with their shape knowledge at home.

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We rounded off our ‘My Bnk’ sessions with talking about money habits and the importance of saving! We even made our very own money bank.

26-02-2024

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Asda

27-02-2024

This morning we have had lots of fun playing in our Asda supermarket. We have been writing shopping lists and paying for our food with money.


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Favourite Character Pictogram

27-02-2024

We have created a pictogram of our favourite character from Supertato. We counted to see how many children liked Evil Pea and how many more liked Supertato.

 

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4KM had a great morning learning how to tell the time!!!⏰

04-03-2024

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Composition of Numbers

24-04-2024

In maths this week we are learning about how some numbers can be made up of two equal parts. We are looking at arrangements of numbers to spot and make equal and unequal parts.

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Exploring division

26-04-2024

We looked at division using concrete and pictorial representations to help our understanding of the concept. We were more confident by the end of our work!

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Sorting in Reception Maths

30-04-2024

This week we are developing our composition skills by sorting items by size, colour and shape. If you would like to have a go at this at home we would love to see this. Can you sort out some items by colour or size?

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Shape division

30-04-2024

Year 3 used their factor and shape knowledge to find equal groups of shapes with 24 lollipop sticks. 3 octagons, 8 triangles, 4 hexagons and 6 squares could be made!

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Enjoying the water with spiders and numicon. ?️

07-05-2024

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It’s been a busy day using our fine motor skills to thread webs for the spiders and using our subitising skills to count spiders! ?️?️

09-05-2024

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Investigating money

10-05-2024

2GH have been busy using coins to make different amounts today.

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Money

10-05-2024

We had lots of fun for our first lesson on Money today. We recognised the value of the coins and then made lots of different amounts. The children would love to help with the money when they are next shopping with their families ☺️

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Odd and Even Numbers

15-05-2024

In maths this week we are looking at which numbers up to 10 are odd and which are even.

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The very Hungry Caterpillar ?

16-05-2024

We are munching our way threw one apple, two pears, three plums, four strawberries and five oranges ?

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We have been busy placing the correct number of dogs into the dog beds. 🐶 🐕

14-06-2024

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University Trip

18-06-2024

We had a fantastic day at the University of Liverpool on Friday. We took part in workshops related to Maths and Science…. including sitting in mini Planetarium!

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Shape

26-06-2024

We know the names and properties of so many 2D and 3D shapes now! Great work Year 2!

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5EHD Geography statistics work

28-06-2024

This week year 5 have compared Liverpool to the city of Manaus in Brazil and plotted data and different style graphs.

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Blooket fun in Year 2

07-07-2024

In Year 2 we have discovered Blooket and we can’t get enough! We’ve used it to test our times table knowledge this week (as well as lots more too.)

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Year 3 Maths

06-09-2024

Today year 3 have started their place value topic by creating numbers with counters.

 

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Year 2 Maths – making groups of ten

06-09-2024

What a great start to maths this week. We have made groups of ten and worked on our counting in tens.

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Number bonds to 100!

12-09-2024

Today we have used dienes and number bonds in maths to make 100.

 

 

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Number lines to 100

13-09-2024

Today we built our own number lines. We used dienes to show the relationship between the tens and ones.

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Number lines to 100!

13-09-2024

We worked hard to place tens numbers onto a number line. We used dienes to make our number line and recognised the value of each number. We challenged our partner to place the numbers in the correct place. Good job Year 2.

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Greater Than and Less Than

17-09-2024

We compared multiples of ten today using the greater than, less than and equal to symbols today.

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1MS enjoyed exploring more than and less than!

19-09-2024

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1CP enjoyed looking at more than and less than!

19-09-2024

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Marvellous Mathematicians 🌟

25-09-2024

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Maths in Reception

25-09-2024

IMG_4739 This week we are practicing counting objects and counting how many objects in total. We are also sharing counting songs and helping our Teddy to count the correct number of objects.

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Super addition work!

02-10-2024

We have a super star in Year 3 who is working hard to add within 10.

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Partitioning 2 digit numbers in Year 2

02-10-2024

We worked hard to partition 2 digit numbers today.

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Composing Numbers

03-10-2024

This week we have been learning about how numbers can be made

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Placing numbers on a number line

08-10-2024

We worked hard to place numbers on a number line. Why don’t you have a go at home on this game too.

https://mathsframe.co.uk/en/resources/resource/37/placing-numbers-on-a-number-line

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Understanding 4

09-10-2024

In maths this week we are making and counting arrangements of 4.

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Comparing 2 digit numbers

11-10-2024

Today we compared 2 digit numbers using our tens and ones knowledge

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Lifesavers Bank

11-10-2024

It is great to see so many children saving regularly on our lifesavers bank. Our bank tellers (helped by Miss Caraher and Miss Wilson) are doing a fabulous job.

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In Year 1, we have been using skittles to help our understanding of taking away!

14-10-2024

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Working hard together to build the tallest towers.

14-10-2024
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Rounding to the nearest 10,100 and 1000.

15-10-2024

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Estimating on a number line to 10,000

15-10-2024

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Comparison

16-10-2024

We are looking at groups of objects this week and which groups have more than and 

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In Maths,we reinforced our counting skills through finger painting!

18-10-2024

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Fact Families in Maths

23-10-2024

We have enjoyed working on fact families this week. We persevered and now we are doing so well. I am so proud of you all.

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Comparison in Maths

04-11-2024

This week we are comparing amounts of objects up to 10 to see which groups have more, fewer or the same.

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In maths this week, we have been comparing length and height!

08-11-2024

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Children in Need – maths

15-11-2024

Year 4 spent this morning exploring Children in Need themed problems and discussing possible answers.

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Weighing in Reception

27-11-2024

This week in maths we are finding out which items are heavy, light and the lightest and the heaviest.

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Extra work at home!

28-11-2024

Some incredible examples of extra work done at home. I have loved seeing how passionate we are about negative numbers, Olaudah Equiano and Roman numeral – keep it up, we love proudly displaying your work!

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Amazing maths

02-12-2024

Super work using deines with their maths work.

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Sequencing

03-12-2024

This week in Mathematics, the children in class RJP have been focusing on sequencing. We explored the vocabulary, how ‘sequencing’ means to repeat a pattern. The children used paint to create an ‘ABBA’ pattern firstly, following the pattern, ‘red, green, red, green’. We then had lots of fun demonstrating the ‘ababab’ pattern using Christmas pictures, and designing a colourful paper-chain. To extend the learning, we explored different patterns, expanding on the number of picture cards, colours, and using shapes which have been learned previously. This helps the children problem solve sequencing in a fun way.
Why not keep up this learning at home, by asking the children to make repeated patterns using different objects.

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Patterns

04-12-2024

This week in maths we are continuing and creating repeating patterns.

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Pattern seeking – science

04-12-2024

In science today we put our ideas to the test. we either chose to either investigate if children with the longest femur could jump the highest or if the tallest children could jump the highest. We completed the post it challenge and made sure our investigation was fair. 

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Shapes in the environment

09-12-2024

Today in maths we named and described the features of shapes. We went on a shape hunt and found different shapes in our playground

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Making a shape picture

09-12-2024

After our shape hunt, we created Christmas pictures using different shapes. We talked about all the different shapes we used.

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We have been busy making repeating patterns today.

10-12-2024
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2-D Shape

11-12-2024

This week in maths we are learning all about flat shapes or 2-D shapes and creating pictures using a selection of shapes.

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Does our arm span increase as we grow older?

13-12-2024

We took measurements of children from reception all the way to our eldest staff member! We then created a scatter graph of our results.

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Recognising and counting numbers 1 to 5

07-01-2025

We used our counting skills to make the correct amount of snowman buttons.

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3-D Shape

08-01-2025


This week in maths we are learning all about 3-D shapes. We have been learning some 3-D shape names and trying to find real life 3-D shapes in class and outdoors. We have also been building towers using 3-D shapes and seeing how many shapes we can use to make the tallest tower. We have also been problem solving about which shapes will be the best at the top of the tower!

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Adding two 2 digit numbers

08-01-2025

We used apparatus today to add two 2 digit numbers.

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Ice shapes

10-01-2025

We used ice trays to make 3D ice shapes. We then added them to our winter tuft tray to have some messy fun!

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Doctors and Nurses Numbers!

16-01-2025

We ordered numbers 1-10 and found the correct numicon to match.

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Shapes, shapes and more shapes

17-01-2025

Year 3 had a practical maths lesson this week which involved them exploring and making 3D shapes. We discussed the properties of each shape and learned some new vocabulary such as, vertices, edges, curved surfaces and flat faces. The children spotted where these 3D shapes can be found in real life. A Pringles tin was a popular cylinder shape in our class 🤣

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Solving problems

20-01-2025

We applied our right angle and directional understanding to some worded problems.

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Adding 3 digit numbers using adjusting

24-01-2025

Working together to adjust our calculations, when adding 3 digit numbers.

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Reception Parent Maths Workshop

26-01-2025

Thanks so much to all parents who have attended our maths workshop to support our children’s learning both at school and at home. Our next session is this Tuesday 28th January at 2.15pm.

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Maths in Reception

26-01-2025

https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/articles/zf3r96f

 

The children have had fun counting objects and matching and recognising numbers to 5 over the last two weeks. The link above will take you to a game to play home to further support the children’s learning.

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Economic Education today with the help of Debt Aware

04-02-2025

We spent the morning learning about the world of work, environments and salaries.

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Wonderful Math’s work investigating Commutative Law.

05-02-2025

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Shape printing

05-02-2025
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Reception Parent Maths Workshop

06-02-2025

Our last parents maths workshop was all about measures and the children took part in a range of activities with their mums. Huge thanks to all parents for coming along each week and hope to see you for future workshops.

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2-D Shape in Reception Maths

06-02-2025

This week we have practiced learning about 2-D shapes. We talked about shape names and what they look like, created police car pictures using 2-D shapes, found real  2-D shapes outside and problem solved by making shapes using string.

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Year 1 went on a Shape Hunt around our school. We found lots of 2D and 3D shapes!

07-02-2025

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More pictures from our shape hunt!

07-02-2025

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Year 4 Multiplication

14-02-2025

A great morning exploring the relationship between multiples and three and multiples of six.

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We looked at number lines in Maths and had a go at making our own!

14-02-2025

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Investigating the 3x 6x 9x table.

14-02-2025

We found patterns within each multiplication table and common multiples!

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Superstars in Year 3 🌟

26-02-2025

We love children doing work at home!

 

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Making 6 and 7 in Maths

26-02-2025

This week we are counting up to 7 objects and making 6 and 7 using other numbers including 5.

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Consolidating our 4 times tables

05-03-2025

We have been working very hard learning our 4 times tables. We have learnt to separate our multiples of 4 into equal groups. We have even been practicing the bus stop method for dividing.

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How do shadows change throughout the day?

05-03-2025

Today we tracked and measured the length of one shadow throughout the day. We noticed that our shadow was as its shorted midday and that it moved as the sun appeared to move. We explained in our books that it is the Earth spinning on its axis that creates the different times of day.

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Creating craters

12-03-2025

We have planned out our experiments in order to see how we can measure craters and what affects the result. We had a create time changing variables and recording our average in order to make it a fair test.

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Science week

18-03-2025

Last week we had a wonderful time with our biscuit investigation. Our question to investigate ‘Does the thickness of a biscuit affect it’s breaking dunk time?’

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Addition in Reception

18-03-2025

This week we are practicing adding 1 using the part whole model.

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Ready to launch our shape rocket 🚀 5 4 3 2 1 Blast off!

21-03-2025
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Everton mathematics day!

24-03-2025

Some children were invited to take part in some maths activities at Goodison Park stadium. They completed challenges and got to see the stadium. What a fun day! 🧮

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Subtraction in Reception

26-03-2025

This week in Reception maths we are practicing subtracting and writing numbers and subtraction number sentences.
Below are some links to some subtraction number songs to share at home.

 

https://ictgames.com/mobilePage/bottleTakeAway/index.html

 

https://www.bbc.co.uk/teach/school-radio/articles/zjjbnrd

 

 

 

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Fantastic work today

28-03-2025

This week we have been looking at rhyming strings in literacy and subtraction in maths.

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We have been busy creating trains. 🚂

24-04-2025
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Fractions

25-04-2025

We have been working very hard in year 3 on our new maths topic, fractions. We all enjoyed making a fractions wall and comparing the size of different fractions.

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Year 4 – Area

29-04-2025

We used sticky notes to explore area.

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X2 multiplication practice

02-05-2025

We have had boys and girls finding multiples of 2 out on our yard. They grouped objects into 2s and then found the total. They explored so many different ways to show their 2 times tables. Super work!

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Super fractions!

02-05-2025

Year 3 had a great lesson reinforcing their fraction knowledge! They have been able to recognise fractions of shapes, understand the difference between the numerator and denominator and order fractions.

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Area

02-05-2025

This week we have been exploring Area.

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Subtraction Number Bonds to 5 in Reception

08-05-2025

This week we have been practicing learning subtraction facts of number bonds to 5.

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We have been following AB patterns using the ladybird and fine prize cow from our storybook.

09-05-2025
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Sorting 2D and 3D shapes

14-05-2025

We have enjoyed learning the names and properties of 2D and 3D shapes. Today we thought of different ways to sort the shapes

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Odd and Even in Reception Maths

15-05-2025

This week we have been practicing odd and even numbers up to 10 in maths.

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Shape

15-05-2025

2TD have been working really hard looking at the properties of 2D and 3D shapes

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Odd and Even Numbers

15-05-2025

Here is a game to play at home to help your child understand odd and even numbers.

https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/articles/zvwq2v4

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Year 4 fractions

20-05-2025

This morning in maths we looked at different fractions and made a fraction family.

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Fraction Families

21-05-2025

In Maths we made some fraction families.

 

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Doubling Numbers

04-06-2025

In maths this week we are doubling numbers up to 10.

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Timeline of events

04-06-2025

We have worked super hard to create a scaled timeline of events in Liverpool and our school from 1874 to 2025. We added in things like when our school was created, the blitz in Liverpool, boys and girls merged in school and when our local mosque was built.

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Making school cake

06-06-2025

Today we enjoyed measuring the ingredients together and making school cake to celebrate our schools 150th birthday.🎁 🎈 🎉

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Double facts!

12-06-2025

The children have been working hard during their morning work to recall double facts. They wrote the number sentence to match – using the adding and equal sign. Great job Reception 👍🏻

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What do we notice about water resistance?

12-06-2025

Today we completed an investigation about how the shape of plasticine can affect the time it takes to travel through water. We loved creating different shapes and timing it!

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We have been busy learning about cubes and cuboids. We used these 3d shapes to build bridges.

20-06-2025
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Making 10

24-06-2025

The children were exploring different ways to make 10 using numicon.

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Active Adding🎲

27-06-2025

The children were using their adding skills today to add the numbers from the dice to work out how many jumping jacks they needed to do. ⭐️

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Making 🔟

27-06-2025

The children have been exploring different ways to make 🔟

 

They used numicon, cubes and counters to show different ways to make the number 10!

 

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Pictograms

30-06-2025

Year 3 have stated a new and exciting maths topic, statistics. We have learnt about pictograms and today made some of our own to quiz our friends.

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Pictogram fieldwork!

01-07-2025

This morning year 3 have been working hard to collect information for our topic on statistics in maths. We looked out of the windows onto our very busy community to see how many different coloured cars we could see. We then collected the data into a tally chart to turn into pictograms.

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Planned investigations!

08-07-2025

Today the children planned an investigation about solubility. We had a range of investigations and talked about reversible and irreversible changes.

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