Maths

Here you can find all the relevant information for the Maths section of the pre-test.

Overview: in the Maths section of the pre-test the boys will be primarily assessed on the National Curriculum up to year 5. The main topics covered are:

Number and Place Value
Calculations
Fractions, Decimals and Percentages
Ratio & Proportion
Simple Algebra
Measurements
Geometry – Properties of Shapes
Geometry – Position and Direction
Statistics
Problem Solving

See below for helpful videos on using My Maths and Complete Maths Summer School for independent practice as well as links to Atom learning and to some sites to aid improving times table proficiency:

My Maths

Logging in to My Maths

How to find what areas to revise on My Maths

A video showing you how to find areas that may require some more attention

Using My Maths to revise

Once you have found what areas you want to look at, here is a short video about how to use My Maths to aid revision

Complete Maths Summer School

Logging in

A short video showing how to login and what to expect.

Finding topics to revise

A short video showing how to find topics to revise as well as how to use the platform.

Atom Learning

Quizlet Flashcards Practice

Times Tables Practice

Multiplication by Heart - Mathigon

A nice website for practicing tables that remembers you without the need for a login. This is good for gentle, spaced practice of tables. Click the link on the right to access.

These beautiful flash cards use spaced repetition to teach multiplication facts. Achieve fluency with just five minutes of practice per day!mathigon.org/multiply

Multiplication by Heart - Mathigon: Shuffle mode

Similar to the original version but this version does not save progress. However, it provides lots of variation in the questions asked. Click the link on the right to access.

These beautiful flash cards use spaced repetition to teach multiplication facts. Achieve fluency with just five minutes of practice per day!mathigon.org/multiply/shuffle