Maths at Dean Gibson
Dean Gibson deliver Maths using 'Mint Maths' which is an approach being developed by Kendal schools and is based around using equipment and putting maths into a real world context.
Caption: Click here to go to the RM Easimaths login page.
Caption: Click Here For Daily Maths Problem
Caption: Click here to practice your times tables.
Caption: Improve your times tables and become a rock star all at the same time.
Here at Dean Gibson we deliver Maths using 'Mint Maths' which is an approach being developed by Kendal schools and is based around using equipment and putting maths into a real world context.
To ensure all children can have a deep understanding of all the concepts being covered children use a wide range of equipment such as base ten, multilink, place value counters and coins. We also give children problems based in a real world context before moving into more abstract tasks which are number based.
How can parents support their children?
Every child in Key Stage 1 and 2 has been given an RM Easimaths login. This is a programme they can access from home. RM Easimaths sets the chidren tasks and tracks how well they are doing. Once a child has shown they can do something the system automatically gives them something new to do. Click here for the link: https://www.rmeasimaths.com/Easimaths/Account/LogIn
Daily Maths Problem for Key Stage 2
Follow this link to find a daily maths problem. Remember to always use paper to write down jottings and working out. http://www.transum.org/Software/SW/Starter_of_the_day/
Times tables are vital for all children starting in Year 1. In Year 1 children begin to count in 2s, 5s and 10s. In Year 2 children learn their 2s, 3s, 5s and 10 times tables. In Year 3 we introduce the 4 and 8 times tables and by the end of Year 4 the children need to know all their multiplications up to 12 x 12. The children can practice their times tables using the Times Tables Rockstars website. All of the children can access the website using their RM Easimaths logins. To be able to start on the children's rock stars journey they need to complete the 'Studio' game ten times. After that everyone will become a wannabe rockstar. The more they practice the quicker they will become and they will progress through the rock star stages until they become a Rock Legend. https://play.ttrockstars.com