Nelson Academy Prospectus

14 Mathematics Mathematics has an important place at Nelson Academy, taught daily using different methods. We see basic operations as essential but recognise that it should also be fun. We aim to equip pupils with the methods that they need to solve problems and explain their thinking. We see basic operations and number facts as the vital tools needed for solving problems, investigating and reasoning. Pupils enjoy using the numicon, visual stimuli and playing games to help them to learn. Times tables are important and pupils from Year 1 onwards will be expected to learn them. Children can earn ‘bronze’, ‘silver’, ‘gold’ and ‘platinum’ pins as they progress throught their times tables knowledge. The new national curriculum aims to teach pupils the ‘old fashioned’ written methods for calculating so we have revised our calculations policy too. There is a focus on reasoning and problem solving within our maths curriculum and pupils working at depth will be adept at using maths to apply to problem solving across all subjects. Science Science is a practical subject, which involves pupils finding out about the world around them. We believe that teaching science develops natural interest and curiosity about the world. It also helps develop a respect for the environment and living things. In Early Years and Key Stage 1 science is linked fully with the topics pupils are covering. In Key Stage 2 separate science lessons are planned and linked with topics whenever possible with lots of exciting investigations to stimulate learning. Nelson 2017.indd 14 10/05/2017 08:47