Maths
Maths in Year 6
Maths in Year 6 is fun, creative and rewarding. The children work incredibly hard throughout the year, and they truly reap the benefits by the end of the academic year. SATs form an important part of the learning journey, but they are simply the culmination of everything the children have been building towards since they first started school. The challenge is great—but progress is rapid, meaningful and celebrated every step of the way.
Autumn 1 – Place Value, Addition & Subtraction
We begin the year by revisiting Place Value (up to 7 digits), ensuring pupils have a secure understanding of number size, rounding, ordering and representation.
We then build fluency, problem‑solving and reasoning skills through addition and subtraction, helping pupils develop confidence and accuracy when working with larger numbers.
Autumn 2 – Multiplication & Division
Next, we move onto multiplication and division, linking new concepts to all the skills previously learned. Pupils practise formal written methods, apply strategies to increasingly complex problems, and learn how number relationships support efficient calculation.
Every connection made strengthens mathematical understanding and makes the learning journey smoother.
Spring 1 – Fractions Mastery
Fractions form a major focus of Year 6. Building on prior knowledge, children use their rapid recall skills to simplify fractions, convert between mixed numbers and improper fractions, and confidently add and subtract fractions with different denominators.
This is often a favourite unit, allowing pupils to see just how far they’ve come.
Free Helpful Websites for Home Learning
Here are some excellent free tools to support learning at home:
🔗 Topmarks – Daily Maths Games
Great for fluency in all operations.
https://www.topmarks.co.uk/maths-games
🔗 Maths Frame – Free Resources
Interactive tools, SATs-style questions and games.
https://mathsframe.co.uk/en/resources/category/22/most-popular
🔗 White Rose Home Learning Videos
Clear explanations that match national curriculum objectives.
https://whiteroseeducation.com/homelearning
🔗 Maths Bots
Fantastic for arithmetic practice and quick recall.
https://mathsbot.com
🔗 BBC Bitesize KS2 Maths
Short, child-friendly videos and practice questions.
https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/subjects/z826n39
SATS's practice
🧮 Supporting Your Child With SATs: Arithmetic Practice
A key element of your child’s success in their Year 6 SATs is their ability to score highly in the Arithmetic Paper. Strong arithmetic skills support every area of maths, including fractions, decimals, percentages, algebra and multi‑step reasoning.
To help with home learning and revision, you can access free mock arithmetic tests using the link below:
👉 https://mathsbot.com/primary/ks2
The site provides automatically generated arithmetic tests that mirror the style of the real SATs paper. Children can complete these at home to build confidence, speed and accuracy — all of which make a real difference on test day.
Regular practice, even in short bursts, can have a huge impact. Thank you for supporting your child’s learning at home!
