Mathematics

17.03.26 Maths and DT – Measuring and baking

One little learner had so much fun making some chocolate cakes today. He added the ingredients, stirred it all, decorated them and sampled a few too! Well done, they smelled amazing!

10.3.26 – Maths – representing tens and ones

Daffodil class have been working extremely hard at partitioning a two digit number into tens and ones. We have investigated how each number could be represented using different manipulatives and used misconceptions to help us learn.

24.2.26 – Maths – Subtraction

Today we have practised our subtraction skills, we used counters and our number bonds to help us.

13.02.26 – Maths – Division

We have begun our work on division this week. We started by using the counters and part whole models to show division in action.

06.02.26 – NSPCC Number Day

Today we celebrated NSPCC Number Day to raise funds for the NSPCC charity. We have completed a variety of maths digit activities, discussed the importance of the PANTS rule and thought about who our safe and trusted adults are.

06.02.26 – Maths – NSPCC Number Day

Year 2 had a lovely Number Day. We did some 2 times tables activities and we all dressed up in numbers to raise money for NSPCC. We then designed a Maths T Shirt.

06.02.2026 – NSPCC Number Day

For Number Day, Year 3 took part in a range of fun and engaging maths activities. Linking our main activity to current learning, the children explored perimeter by designing their very own dream houses!
We also learned about the important work of the NSPCC and how it helps to keep children safe. It was a fantastic day filled with learning, creativity and meaningful discussions!

06.02.26 – Maths – Number Day

For number day today we completed multiple different activities. We began the day by learning the Childline number. Then we designed our own number day T-shirts and carried out real life problems. We enjoyed solving a quest to find the secret saying and solving the problem about how many legs in the field!

06.02.2026 – NSPCC Number Day – Maths – PSED

EYFS had fun on number day, taking part in number activities and wearing numbers to school. We spoke about who keeps us safe and shared the NSPCC help number.

06.02.26 – Maths – NSPCC Number Day

NSPCC day is an opportunity to look at the wonderful work that childline do with our donation. Today, we discussed when we might seek the support of childline. We completed some PSHEE tasks to help us think about who is there to support us. We also looked at a budgeting task to help us understand the expense of planning a post SATs treat.

02.02.26 – Maths – Making groups

Year 2 today were making groups using counters. They are getting ready to multiply and divide. They absolutely smashed it today! Well done Year 2.

30.01.2026 – Maths – Exploring Mass

This week, Sunflower class have been exploring heavy and light and learning about how to balance a scale through explorative play.

28.01.2026 – Maths – Composition of Six

Sunflower class are looking at composition if numbers. This week we began to use our tens frames to explore the composition of six.

28.01.26 – Maths – Mastering Number

Today in Mastering Number, we practised finding odd numbers within an even number. We used the coloured counters to find lots of different odd numbers.

21.01.26 – Maths – Kilometres and miles

In maths this week, we have been converting measurements. To help us imagine it, we ran one metre, 10 metres, 100 metres and 1 km. Those children who felt up to it then ran one mile. Everyone else cheered them on as it was only 6.5 times around the track.

16.01.2026 – Number games – Maths

The children like to explore their maths in different ways, we played a game to match number and quantity.

13.01.26 – Maths – To count money in pence

Today in Year 2, we played a game using coins with a partner. One partner had to tell the other what the value of the coin was and how they could make this value using other coins, for example, 10p could be made using 5 2pences.

10.12.25 Maths – Sorting shapes

Isn’t it lovely to see our little learners independently applying their learning. This week we have begun to look at 2D and 3D shapes. We can recognise and name the shapes and have now began to sort them. Can you see how the children have independently sorted the shapes?

08.12.25 – Maths – 3D Shapes

Today we begun to investigate 3D shapes, we went on a shape hunt around our school and found lots of cuboids and cylinders but only a few spheres and cubes. We decided that a Christmas tree was very similar to a cone.

27.11.25 – Maths – Multiplication fact families

Today we have been practising our 6 times tables while learning an out making arrays. When we were confident with the arrays we linked this to how we can use it to find the fact family. This meant we could find two multiplication and two division facts that linked together.

27.11.25 – Maths – Subtracting

We have been working so hard to understand subtraction by crossing out. We have also focused on writing our calculation sentences. Look at our amazing independent work.

20.11.25 -Maths- Making shapes using area

Today we have been using given areas to create rectangles, squares and rectilinear shapes. We have drawn them and fond different shapes with the same area.

14.11.25 -Maths- Addition: adding together

Look at our amazing maths learning. We have been practising adding numbers within 10.

17.11.25- Maths- Cubed Numbers

In Maths today, Year 5 explored cubed numbers in a really hands-on way. We used equipment to build actual cubes, which helped us see how a number multiplies by itself three times. The children were very engaged and worked brilliantly together to spot patterns and make connections. It was a fun, practical lesson that supported their understanding and there were lots of proud moments!

22.09.25 -Maths- Using base 10

During this lesson we were learning about thousands. Once we were confident with where thousands belong in a number we moved onto building given numbers with the base 10 equipment. After building the number we then practised recognising the value within each column.

15.09.25 -Maths- Place value charts and counters

In maths we focused on learning about the thousands column and the value of it. We then practised creating a number we were given and reading the number aloud. We felt really confident and were able to build a number when Miss Summers said the values in a random order. This showed how well we were understanding the values and which order they belong in to create the correct number. To end the lesson some of use became the teacher and created a number for others to build!

08.09.25 -Maths- Place value to hundreds

During this maths lesson we looked at recapping our place value learning from year 3. We discussed ones, tens and hundreds before using the base 10 to build and say a number. We were even able to build and say a number after being given the numbers as base 10 all jumbled up.

04.11.25 – Maths – Adding 2 two digit numbers

Today, we were demonstrating how we can add 2 two digit numbers using various methods, like column and using pictorial representation. Everyone really enjoyed doing this today and absolutely smashed it!

Number lines

We’ve had so much fun learning about number lines. We counted forwards and backwards and then found one more and one less.

Place Value in Year 6

Smashing place value in year six. Consolidating our learning using resources. Playing games has helped us learn. This game was to make a number closest to the target number.

16.09.25 – Maths – Place Value

Today, we were making two digit numbers and discovering how many tens and how many ones were in each number. We were able to make these using base ten.

Sorting

We have worked hard to sort objects into different categories.

Partitioning tens and ones

Daffodil class have worked really hard exploring how we can partition a two-digit number using base ten to support us.

No pen day in Rose Class

Year 6 loved their No pen day experience, with lots of practical and computer based activities. From creating our plans for English on our chrome books to using multi-link cubes in maths to explore volume. It is to be continued after SATs.

Measuring length

Daffodil class have really enjoyed measuring their classmates, we have used cubes to compare each other’s length. How many cubes long do you think you are?

NSPCC number day

Learning about the NSPCC and using Real life maths.

We used our math’s skills to research the best value for in school and out of school treats for after SATs. We discussed the price of a coach, taking public transport or the possibility of being able to walk.

We now understand how expensive it actually is for 30 children to go out for the day.

1 more, 1 less

Reception used blocks today to represent one more, one less!

We love a maths challenge…

We love a maths challenge, I wonder if anyone will be able to solve this ?

Look at our amazing partitioning ?

Look at our amazing partitioning ? #StFinbarsMaths

Maths fun today

My little learners have been working so hard to partition numbers to 100 ?  #StFinbarsMaths #mathsisfun

Year 1 have been learning about number fact families…

Year 1 have been learning about number fact families. We have used lots of different ways to help us understand quantity and number bonds, working together as a class. #stfinbarsmaths

Year 1 have been introduced to the part – whole model today

Year 1 have been introduced to the part – whole model today. We have had fun exploring and partitioning numbers #stfinbarsmaths