Maths

A series of fun and exciting workshops designed to support the new Primary Framework for Mathematics at KS2. MATHS MOSAICSMosaics are a popular decorative art form dating back to Ancient Greece and Rome. Working individually and in groups, investigate the properties of geometric shapes and symmetrical patterns, design a two-colour geometric border pattern and make a small mosaic tile. Curriculum Objectives YEAR 3Block A: Counting, partitioning and calculating.Block B: Securing number facts, understanding shapes.Block D: Calculating, measuring and understanding shapeYEAR 4Block B: Securing number facts, understanding shapes.Block D: Calculating, measuring and understanding shapeMATHS MESSAGES AND SIGNALSBefore the advent of the telephone and radio, a wide variety of methods were used to communicate over long distances. Examine the use of alpha-numeric signalling techniques with flags, torches and water clocks. Working in groups, use a Roman signalling system to encode, transmit and translate a message. Curriculum Objectives YEAR 4Block A: Counting, partitioning and calculating.Block C: Handling data and measures.YEAR 5Block A: Counting, partitioning and calculating.Block C: Handling data and measures.NUMBER CODES AND CIPHERSFrom the Ancient Romans to the Second World War, people have devised methods of concealing and transmitting information. Investigate the use of alpha-numeric ciphers. Solve puzzles and create messages using various numerical code systems. Evaluate the importance of frequency and probability in code-breaking. Curriculum Objectives YEAR 4Block A: Counting, partitioning and calculating.Block C: Handling data and measures.Block E: Securing number facts, calculating, identifying relationships.YEAR 5Block A: Counting, partitioning and calculating.Block C: Handling data and measures.Block E: Securing number facts, calculating, identifying relationships.