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Numeracy/Mathematics

We use Mathematics in many areas of our lives every day. Being able to work out how many? How often?
Or how heavy things are is important. Can we afford to buy something? Can we fit something into a
particular space? These are all daily tasks we undertake which are dependent on our mathematical
abilities. Mathematics is an important core curriculum subject and an important life skill for children to
develop. The more we (staff and parents) can do to help the children to develop their mathematical skills
and to enhance the experience the better for them.
Our Maths Curriculum is based on a spiral approach to teaching and learning. This means that topics are
revisited from year to year and previous knowledge is extended and build upon.
The following information will help you to help your child and will give you an insight into the curriculum at
your childs level. If you should require more information about the Maths curriculum or want clarification
on any matter please contact your childs teacher.
There are 5 stands in the Primary School Maths Curriculum:

Number - counting, addition, Subtraction, multiplication, division, place value, fractions etc.
Algebra Number patterns
Measures Length, weight, capacity, time, money
Shape & Space 2D & 3D shapes, Angles
Data Understanding & interpreting, Making chart & Graphs
SECOND CLASS

Addition and Subtraction Tables


Read, write numbers 0 100, put them in order What number comes after 19, before 139?
Understand the value of numbers, for example the 4 in 54 means 4 units, and 3 in 31 means 3
tens, 1 in 128 means 1 hundred etc.
Counting backwards and forwards.
Recognise patterns in numbers including odd and even numbers
Sort and name 2D shapes and 3D shapes.
Read time in hours and half-hours. Use a calendar to find birthday, work day, how many
weeks/days to Christmas
Data reading information from bar graph/pictogram.
Estimating answers to sums by getting rough answer first, for example 42+49 42 is close to 40, 29
is close to 30, so 40 + 30 = 70 so answer is near 70.

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