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Cwmaber Infant & Junior Schools

Numeracy

In Dosbarth Un, we focus a lot on Maths and Numeracy skills and implement these throughout our curriculum.
We use a range of mathematical strategies and programmes, such as TAPAS, White Rose, and Conkers.

 

Our numeracy focuses in Dosbarth Un are:

 

Autumn

Place Value

  • Partition teen numbers (e.g. 17 = 10 + 7)

  • Read and write numbers to 20

  • Order and compare numbers to 20 (in 1s, 2s, 5s)

  • Find 1/2 more or less to 20

  • Count objects reliably up to 20


Addition and Subtraction

  • Know number bonds of 4 and 5

  • Partition and recombine 6–9, anchoring on 5

  • Use visual aids (numicon, coins, fingers) to show number facts

  • Explore doubles to 10 using practical resources

  • Connect doubling and halving

  • Add two groups to at least 10 (using visible/hidden counters)

  • Subtract within 10 (using visible/hidden collections)

  • Use +, –, and = symbols correctly


Money

  • Find totals to 10p using two items

  • Use different coin combinations to make totals (e.g. 8p = 5p + 1p + 1p + 1p)

  • Give change from 10p


Number Sequences

  • Count in 1s to 50, 10s to 100, 5s to 20 (forward/backward)

  • Copy, make and continue repeating patterns


Time

  • Talk about time during the day

  • Use language for days, months, seasons

  • Read o’clock on analogue clocks


Measuring

  • Measure using non-standard units

  • Estimate length, height and distance


2D Shapes

  • Recognise and name common 2D shapes

  • Create and spot symmetrical shapes


Position and Movement

  • Describe position, direction, and movement


Statistics

  • Sort using 2 criteria (e.g. Venn diagrams)

  • Collect and represent data using pictures or objects

Spring

Place Value

  • Partition 2-digit numbers (e.g. 46 = 4 tens + 6 ones)

  • Read and write numbers to at least 20 correctly

  • Count objects to 20 by anchoring on 10 (e.g. 10 + 4)

  • Compare, order, and estimate numbers to 20


Addition and Subtraction

  • Recall number bonds to 10 using songs and resources

  • Recall doubles and halves to 10

  • Use counting on/back strategies to solve problems within 20

  • Add/subtract 10 using partitioning (e.g. 10 + 3 = 13)


Money

  • Pay up to 20p using different coin combinations, anchoring on 10p


Multiplication and Division

  • Use early multiplication language when making equal groups

  • Explore doubling (e.g. same number of spots on both wings)

  • Use early division and halving when sharing into two groups


Number Sequences

  • Recite numbers to 100 (forward/backward/from different points)

  • Count in 2s to 20

  • Continue complex repeating patterns (shapes, sounds, movement)


Time

  • Use time language daily (days, months, seasons)

  • Read o’clock on digital clocks


Measuring

  • Measure weight/mass with non-standard units

  • Estimate weight sensibly


3D Shapes

  • Name and recognise 3D shapes (cube, cuboid, cone, sphere)

  • Begin comparing and sorting them


Position and Movement

  • Make and describe whole and half turns

Summer

Place Value

  • Understand place value in teen numbers

  • Use bead bar to link money (10p and 1p coins)

  • Position numbers to 50 on number lines

  • Order number cards within 50 (smallest to largest)

  • Read/write numbers beyond 20 and number words to 10


Addition and Subtraction

  • Recall number bonds to 10

  • Learn doubles beyond 5 and near doubles (e.g. 4+5 from 4+4)

  • Make addition/subtraction links using number bonds (e.g. 9–2=7)

  • Solve one-step and missing number problems (e.g. 6 + ? = 10)


Money

  • Add prices to 20p using number facts

  • Find change within 10p using subtraction


Multiplication and Division

  • Make equal groups and link to repeated addition (e.g. 5 groups of 2)


Number Sequences

  • Count to 100 forwards/backwards from any number

  • Count in 2s, 5s, 10s using coins and rhythm

  • Say next or previous 1–3 numbers in a sequence


Time

  • Use time language daily (days, months, seasons)

  • Match times to daily events (e.g. 3 o’clock = home time)


Measuring

  • Measure capacity using non-standard units

  • Estimate capacity sensibly


Temperature

  • Use terms like warmer/cooler in context


Shapes

  • Use and describe 2D and 3D shapes and how they fit together


Fractions

  • Use halving in real-life routines (e.g. cut in half, fold in half)


Statistics

  • Interpret simple tables and graphs (e.g. tally charts, pictograms)