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At the heart ofPower Maths

is the belief that all children can

achieve. It’s built on an

exciting growth mindset and

problem-solving approach.

Growth mindsetFixed mindset Growth mindset“I’m not good at maths –I’ve never been good at maths”

“I give up – I can’t make this any better”

“If I fail I am a failure”

“I can’t do this – I keep making mistakes”

“I’m finding maths hard now, but I can improve with time and effort”“I can improve if I keep trying”

“Most successful people fail along the way”

“Mistakes help me learn”

Maths3 PAPERS

• Paper 1 -Arithmetic Paper - 40 marks (30 mins)• Paper 2 – Reasoning paper - 35 marks(40 mins)• Paper 3 – Reasoning paper - 35 marks(40 mins)

Maths Arithmetic Paper (Paper 1)• 36 questions in 30 minutes

• This paper tests mental and written methods. Children need to use the most efficient methods for each question.

• They need to understand the basic skills (rules) and methods.

• They need to work at pace and check for silly mistakes which will lose them marks.

• On this paper they need to aim for 30 marks or more to give them a good start.

This paper includes:• Basic calculations using the standard written methods.• Fraction work• Percentages• Decimals - understanding the place value. • Converting between fractions/percentages/decimals.• Factors, multiples, square, cube numbers etc.• Place value by x and ÷ by 10, 100, 1000

All questions are in number form and not presented in word problems

Maths Arithmetic Paper (Paper 1)

Arithmetic Paper• 36 questions in 30 minutes – 40 marks • Pupils have to use the short method of

multiplication

Arithmetic Paper• If there is one calculation error resulting in a

wrong answer, pupils have to use a formal written method to gain one mark.

Maths – Reasoning Papers (2 x 35 marks)

• They need to understand word problems and apply their understanding of the different aspects of Maths.

Questions will include:• All four operations (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division)

• Explaining and giving evidence for answers• Fractions and percentages

• Interpreting diagrams and charts

• Comparing between measures/charts/scales, etc.• Reading and plotting co-ordinators in all four quadrants

• Shape problems

• Using the inverse to find missing values

• 20 QUESTIONS IN 40 MINUTES – 35 MARKS

Maths Reasoning Paper (Paper 2&3)

Maths Reasoning Paper (Paper 2&3)

• 20 QUESTIONS IN 40 MINUTES – 35 MARKS

Maths Reasoning Paper (Paper 2&3)

Power MathsPupils are exposed to concrete, pictorial and abstract forms of maths.

The concrete allows them to physically model what is happening and helps to build understanding of concepts.The pictorial allows pupils to represent problems in an easier to understand format and also help to support explanations.The abstract is then built on top of this secure understanding to provide efficient calculation methods.

Answering a SATs question using the Power Maths approach

Step 1: Split the bar into fifths.

Step 2: Fill in the information you know.

Step 3: Complete the calculations.

Step 4: Answer the question. Saturday Sunday

(90 pages)

? Step 1: 90 ÷ 3 = 30

Step 2: 30 x 5 = 150

150

30

The SATs mark scheme recognises bar modelling as an appropriate method for solving problems.

How to help…• Homework to be completed on time.• Set aside time to go on MyMaths and revise what

they have done in lessons. If they are still not sure, encourage them to ask for help from you or older siblings.

• Encourage them to go on TT Rockstars to practise their tables – this will reduce cognitive overload.

• BBC bitesize and other sites to revise.• CGP Homework books and Revision cards.• Discuss real life maths at home.