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  • 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)