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Why we do the Mathematics Passport

To improve Mental Maths skills.

To focus on speed, accuracy and automaticity.

Progression and consistency across Year Groups.

Clear framework for children to follow.

Consolidation of Number Skills.

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How it works

The Mathematics Passport is an additional homework for all children from FS2 to Year 6.

Children will be tested weekly. There is now a 60 second time limit to complete the test.

Children will be able to access questions, activities, games etc on an appropriately levelled Mathematics target via the Mathematics Passport Google Site.

Teachers will inform the children of which target they are on and identify it in the back of their Personal Organiser. The Personal Organiser is only for the teachers to fill in - not the parents.

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Example of Targets in Asia in the Back of Personal Organisers

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Children should complete a range of practical activities or questions, relating to their individualised target, each night at home for their homework.

There are many ways that the children can learn their target:

In FS and KS1, we encourage parents to work practically with the children to develop conceptual understanding.

In KS2, the children can access the Mathematics Passport Google Site where there are currently 200 questions per individualised target that could be printed. Children could record answers on paper or you could verbally ask the questions.

The Mathematics Passport Google Site also has games to support each individualised target from Asia upwards.

You might have another way to help support your child such as ‘calling out questions in the car’ or playing games using cards etc.

What to expect

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The best way to learn mental maths is to use consistent practice with specific techniques like:

practical activities
breaking down numbers
using visualisation
learning tricks (doubling/halving)
playing games
focussing on pattern recognition

all while building a strong foundation through repetition, oracy and patience.

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How to access it from home…

Primary Notices

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Let’s have a look at the site…

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FS2 and KS1 are currently completing this practically in groups on a rolling basis. KS1 are implementing the 60 seconds as well.

KS2 are tested in class, usually at the end of a week, to assess if they have achieved their target. They will have 60 seconds to complete it.

If children pass their target 2 weeks in a row at 100%, they can then move onto the next target.

If children are achieving 9 out of 10, they will need to achieve this 3 weeks in a row before they move onto the next target.

If children are not achieving 9/10 or 10/10, the teacher might decide to move the child onto a new target and revisit the current target at a later date.

Let’s have a look at the types of tests…

The Tests

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In class activities -

FS - Y1/2 (not timed)

Online quizzes - Y4 - 6 (timed)

In class tests -

Y1 - 6 (timed)

Types of in-class tests

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Let’s have a look at where to find the Practice Tests …

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Where to find the Practice Tests

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The Re-Tests

When a child has completed a full continent, they will be given a re-test sheet to make sure they have retained this knowledge or if they would need to re-do a target.

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Homework

The coverage sheet of each Continent is in the back of the Personal Organisers but it is also accessible on the Google Site. Only teachers date these (not the parents). Parents can check this information for future learning targets but please only work on the target your child has been given.

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How can parents help?

Check your child's target at the start of the week and ensure they understand the skill they are covering – check they understand the vocabulary used.

Go over examples of the target with your child. Some examples can be found on the Mathematics Passport Google Site. FS2 and Year 1 should be learning their targets practically as this is how they are tested in school. From Asia onwards, it is written.

Set up a timer to help them achieve the 60 seconds.

If your child is struggling to pick up a Number Skill, inform their class teacher.

Check your child’s work every night to ensure they have fully understood their target. If their work is not marked, your child may be making consistent mistakes and therefore fail their test at school.

If you are unsure of the methods that we use at school, the Calculation Policy is on the Parent Notices Site for you to view.

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How To Get There

This section is designed to help parents understand how to teach each target. It also offers games for parents and children to play based on their target.

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