Maths Fun in the Classroom!
In our recent maths lessons, we’ve been exploring place value using tens and ones. The children have been learning how to regroup numbers, discovering that 10 ones can be exchanged for 1 ten and that it works the other way around too! This concept has even been extended to money, helping our children make real-world connections with their learning.
Alongside place value, we’ve also been investigating odd and even numbers. In pairs, the children carried out a fun investigation to find out what happens when you add different combinations of odd and even numbers:
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Even + Even
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Even + Odd
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Odd + Odd
Some children went above and beyond, using numbers greater than 20 to challenge themselves even further!
Three Things You Can Try at Home:
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Play “Make 10” – Gather small objects (like coins or buttons) and ask your child to group them into 10s. Can they regroup 10 ones into 1 ten? What about regrouping 1 ten into 10 ones?
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Spot Odd and Even Numbers Around You – Look at house numbers, car number plates, or page numbers in a book. Ask your child if they are odd or even and why!
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Money Maths – Use real coins to practise making different amounts. Can your child make 20p in different ways? What happens when they trade ten 1p coins for a 10p coin?
It’s been a brilliant start to our maths journey this term, and we’re so proud of how engaged and enthusiastic the children have been!
