At Corpus Christi we teach Maths with a CPA approach to ensure that the children have conceptual understanding. We only move children on to abstract methods when they are secure using concrete resources and pictures.

Concrete

These are the different concrete resources we use at Corpus Christi to support children develop a deep understanding of the foundational concepts.

Clicking on the pictures below will take you to the closest virtual tool of the resource.

Double-sided counters

10, 20, 100 Bead Strings

Cuisenaire Rods

9, 10, 12-sided Dice

Place Value Counters

Place Value Cards

Visit the 'Mathsbot' website for more virtual resources to support your children at home.

Pictorial

Abstract

Rushing onto abstract methods can be detrimental. We ensure that children are taught formal written methods when they are ready.

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