Mathematics Curriculum
Mathematics at the Johann-Hinrich-Fehrs-School
Mathematics instruction at the Johann-Hinrich-Fehrs-School aims to build a solid basic understanding of mathematics in students and to develop a joy of thinking, discovering, and problem-solving. Mathematics is understood not only as arithmetic, but as a subject that promotes logical thinking, language, creativity, and everyday skills.
The instruction is based on the subject requirements of the state of Schleswig-Holstein and is regularly reviewed and further developed within the school. The basis is a hands-on, clear, and differentiated instruction that individually supports and challenges all children.
Central Content and Focuses
The following content areas are continuously built upon and linked together in mathematics instruction:
• Numbers and Operations
• Number range up to 20
• Addition and Subtraction
• Number decompositions, doubling, halving
• Calculation strategies (“with 5”, “with 10”, neighboring tasks)
• Building initial insights into multiplication (mini multiplication table)
• Space and Shape
• Basic geometric shapes (e.g., circle, triangle, square, rectangle)
• Patterns, ornaments, and symmetries
• Mirroring, building, laying, and drawing
• Orientation in plans (seating and street plans)
• Sizes and Measuring
• Money (Euro), time, and lengths
• Times and daily routines
• Measuring with non-standardized and standardized units
• Data, frequency, and probability
• Tally lists and simple evaluations
• Random experiments
• Comparing and interpreting results
Mathematical Skills
In addition to subject-specific content, general mathematical skills are specifically promoted:
• Communicating about mathematical content
• Arguing and justifying solutions
• Presenting results (e.g., with material, drawings, or tables)
• Problem-solving and modeling everyday situations
Learning with Head, Heart, and Hand
Mathematics instruction is strongly action- and material-oriented. The children work with, among other things:
• the textbook Das Zahlenbuch
• a variety of visual and laying materials
• digital whiteboards and tablets
• learning apps such as ANTON
Differentiation is a consistent principle: support and challenge offers, weekly plans, individual support, as well as additional offers such as a puzzle club and participation in mathematics competitions enable learning at different levels.
Aim of mathematics instruction
The aim is for students to experience mathematics as meaningful, understandable, and relevant to everyday life, to develop confidence in their own abilities, and to learn to solve mathematical problems independently and together.
