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What Your Child Will Learn in Maths, Year by Year 

Five maths skills your child will learn in Reception

In Reception, children start to work with numbers in a range of different ways. They will be encouraged to be curious and explore numbers by playing number games, singing counting songs, making models as well as being introduced to the ideas of addition and subtraction.

Reception

Five maths skills your child will learn in Year 1

After Reception, your Year 1 child will be ready for some amazing growth. For many children, Year 1 is the year that they bloom as readers and mathematicians. Get ready to support your child's mathematical growth by learning about Year 1 maths skills.

Year 1

Seven maths skills your child will learn in Year 2

In Year 2, children begin to work with larger numbers and develop a stronger understanding of place value. Students also learn everyday skills like telling the time, working with money and measuring. Find out how to support your Year 2 in learning all these new skills.

Year 2

Seven math skills your child will learn in Year 3

Mathematics in Year 3 has more of a times-tables focus. Quick recall of tables is important as children form the foundation for a majority of the work they will cover this year. Find out the 7 key maths skills your Year 3 will cover and get tips to help at home.

Year 3

Ten maths skills your child will learn in Year 4

In Year 4 maths, children begin to explore more complex maths concepts. Don't get overwhelmed! The best way to support your child is to keep your attitude about maths positive as you tackle Year 4 maths together. Get started by learning more about what your child will be working on.

Year 4