​Maths - Fluency

At Hunslet Carr, we develop mathematical fluency through daily mental calculations and written arithmetic work. These fluency sessions are vital in order to ensure that our pupils are practising their mathematical fluency and are confident using written arithmetic methods ahead of the end of KS1 and KS2 assessments. As a school, we use Fluent in Five to develop fluency alongside MNP! to develop mathematical reasoning. By using Fluent in Five alonside MNP!, we are able to develop the children's calculation methods in order to help them feel more confident when reasoning and problem-solving in maths lessons and day-to-day life.
Fluent in Five provides a daily set of arithmetic practice, designed to help children in Years 1-6 to develop and maintain fluency in both written and metal calculations. The structure of Fluent in Five is also designed to help children distinguish between written and mental calculations.
Regular practice of mental and written arithmetic skills is important in order to keep calculation skills fresh. This is especially  important given MNP! structures the curriculum with longer blocks spent on each topic area, but without each topic area being revisited.

We have high expectations that all children can and will achieve - we know that developing the fluency of our pupils will ensure they have the required skills to take problems in unfamiliar concepts and situations. Pupils are taught methods through teaching, modelling and then children have a go independently. Our caring ethos ensures that any children who struggle with the Fluent in Five questions are identified early for intervention which will support them to move on with the whole class as soon as possible. Those pupils who grasp new content quickly, are challenged to gain deeper understanding of the topic by explaining their methods and creating their own challenges. All of this enables our pupils to reach their full potential and be successful.

To read the rationale  behind why we use Fluent in Five, please click here