Numeracy Years 1 - 6
The teaching of
mathematics has become increasingly more structured in the UK
and AAESS has adopted the initiatives of the Mathematics
framework. Children in Key Stage 1 and Key Stage 2 devote an
hour each day to numeracy. During those lessons a number of
aspects of the subjects are taught within class, in
differentiated groups or on an individual basis.
At
foundation stage children will be taught about maths through
songs, stories, games and play. As they progress they will learn
to count and understand numbers as well as using comparative
expressions such as ‘smaller than' or ‘lighter than'. They will
also be aware of shapes and space.
Mathematics & Numeracy
Mathematics programmes are based on the aims and
purposes of the Mathematics framework and the English National
Curriculum. Numeracy is defined as more than knowing about
numbers and number operations. It includes the ability and
inclination to solve numerical problems, including those
involving money or measures. It also demands familiarity with
the ways in which numerical information is gathered by counting
and measuring and is presented in graphs, charts and tables.
The framework contains a set of yearly teaching
programmes illustrating how mathematics can be planned and
taught from Year 1 to Year 6. It includes guidance on the daily
mathematics lesson and the assessment of the student’s progress.
There are five strands in the framework:
The
first three have direct links to the National Curriculum for the
study of number. Using and applying mathematics is integrated
throughout.
All
year groups take part in practical activities as well as
completing workbook tasks. Mathematical language, reasoning and
skills are applied in all areas and pupils are encouraged to
think problems through for themselves either individually, in
pairs or small group activities.
Please see the following website for further
information:
http://nationalstrategies.standards.dcsf.gov.uk/primary/primaryframework/mathematicsframework
