At Mears Ashby CE Primary School we believe that children learn best in maths when concepts are broken down in to small, manageable steps. We teach using a method that first uses concrete resources to demonstrate a concept, followed by pictorial representations and finally in a more abstract way (known as the CPA approach).  The school use the White Rose Maths Hub Scheme of Work in order to achieve this. 

Note that our Calculation Policies set out for each year group the concrete, pictoral and abstract methods we teach for each of the four calculations:

Key Instant Recall Facts (KIRFS)

KIRFs help children develop essential arithmetic skills, such as number bonds and times tables, which are crucial for their maths learning. Being able to recall these facts quickly and accurately supports their confidence and progress.

Each half term, children will focus on a set of KIRFs to practise at home and in school. These will be sent home with ideas for fun and simple ways to practise them. Short, frequent practice is most effective—this can be done anywhere, like in the car or on the walk to school.

Regular practice helps children become more fluent in maths and better able to access the curriculum. Below, you will find the KIRF document for each year group, outlining the key number facts children will learn throughout the year.

If you have any questions, please speak to your child’s teacher.