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		<description><![CDATA[Maths in Year 3

The maths curriculum is split into 6 main sections:

Place value and Number

Addition, Subtraction, Multiplication and Division &nbsp;

Fractions and Decimals

Geometry - shapes and position

Measurement&nbsp;

Statistics, ratio, proportion, algebra (small focus in year 3)

In each of our lessons, we adopt a &#39;do it, twist it, solve it&#39; approach. This allows the children to practise the skill required to meet the learning objective and then apply it in a problem solving context whilst developing their reasoning skills.

At the end of each unit we complete an &#39;Exit Ticket&#39;. This is our end of unit assessment, that offers the children the opportunity to showcase the progress that they have made and further areas to work on.&nbsp;

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Times tables

It is important that the children start practising their times tables in Year 3. By the end of Year 3 children are expected to know their 2, 5, and 3 times tables off by heart.

This means that they are able to instantly recall the answer to a question such as&nbsp;&#39;What&#39;s four x three?&#39; without having to count up in their heads.&nbsp;

&nbsp;Please support your children by helping them to practise at home. The app &#39;Times Tables Rock Stars&#39; is a wonderful way for pupils to practice. See your child&#39;s class teacher if you do not know your child&#39;s individual login. There are also some great websites that you could encourage your children to have a look at.

There are some great apps you can also use:

https://ttrockstars.com/

https://www.topmarks.co.uk/maths-games/7-11-years/times-tables

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Maths talk

Talking to children about maths is a great way to develop their skills and understanding. Using open ended or&nbsp;deeper questions is a great way for children to develop their reasoning skills.&nbsp;

For example:&nbsp;

&#39;If 3 x 4 = 12, then is 30 x 4 = 120?&#39;

&#39;Yes&#39;

&#39;Convince me/prove it!&quot; - This is the question that really develops the reasoning skills.

Others include:&nbsp;

&#39;How do you know?&#39;

&#39;True or false? Explain.&#39;

&#39;What&#39;s the relationship between...&#39;

Is this statement true - sometimes, always or never?&#39;&nbsp;

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