What is White Rose Maths?

White Rose is the maths scheme of work that we are using in years R to 6.

It is organised into units, each focused on a  specific mathematical concept, and each unit lasts 1-4 weeks.  Each lesson is called a 'small step' and these gradually develop understanding within the concept being taught across the unit. 

WHITE ROSE HOMEWORK BOOKS

All KS2 children have a maths homework journal.

• These contain weekly homework tasks aligned to the steps within each unit. 

• By completing the homework tasks, children will have opportunities to consolidate the learning.

How are the journals intended to be used?

• Children will bring their homework book home on Monday evenings. 

• They will have specific pages to complete that week, aligned to classwork that is being taught.

• They should return them to the class teacher for review the following Monday.

How should pupils complete their workbooks?

• Pupils should attempt all questions between Monday evening and Sunday

• Work can be completed independently or alongside an adult at home

• It is suggested that pupils complete 1-2 questions each day, rather than trying to complete all weekly tasks in one sitting.  You will be able to determine how best to spread the work across the week to accommodate other activities. 

• There are typically 3 pages of tasks to complete each week. 

• Transposing answers from some questions to a code cracks a codeword. 

• Each task should be marked by parents at the time of completion; it is far more beneficial to discuss errors and successes at the point of completion, than to do so a week later, or after the same mistake has been repeated in every exercise.

• Answer books can be found on this page (see below)

What should I do if my child is finding a task difficult?

• Refer to the Unit Introduction: Each block of lessons includes an introductory page that details key concepts and vocabulary.

• Discuss the vocabulary: White Rose represents a change in approach from previous maths teaching, so some vocabulary  is still  new to pupils. 

• Use diagrams to assist: The workbooks include diagrams and explanations that can be referred to. Sometimes, looking back to a previous week to remind pupils of how to use a place value chart, part-whole model or Gattegno chart might help. 

• Try rewording the problem

• Write down key facts that might help: e.g times tables facts, number bonds to ten, twenty or a hundred 

• Try using physical resources such as counters or beads

• Add a note or email the class teacher for further guidance if it appears there is a specific stumbling block that you can't get past together. 

What happens if homework is not completed?

If homework books are not completed and there is no reasonable explanation for this, pupils will be included  in breaktime catchups on Mondays. 

What happens if a homework journal is lost or damaged?

The school may make a charge for replacement equal to the cost of the book (£4.99)

HOMEWORK TIMETABLE

AUTUMN TERM

Please refer to the timetable in the spreadsheet below

HOMEWORK ANSWER BOOKS

These are also available direct from the publisher's page: here