TDA 3.12 Support Numeracy Development
1.1 Numeracy is an important key part of our everyday lives. The numeracy curriculum aims to give pupils a solid grounding in all aspects of numeracy. An important key aspect of mathematics is that children are able to understand it purpose and apply to real life situations. In early years numeracy skills are developed through practical activities learning about shape, pattern, counting, sorting and measuring. As skills develop they are then able to progress further and understand more complex operations.
1.2 Teachers in reception classes follow the Foundation Stage Curriculum which includes for pupils 40-60+ months old;
• problem solving
• reasoning
• Numeracy
• Numbers as labels and counting
This is done by exploring these skills by exploration, games and focused activities, enabling children to become confident in their ability. The expectations for children at the end of Foundation Stage are:
Numbers as labels and counting
• Say and use number names in order in familiar contexts
• Reliably count up to 10 everyday objects
• Recognise numbers 1-10
• Apply developing mathematical ideas and methods to solve practical problems
Calculating
• In practical activities and discussions, begin to use the vocabulary involved in adding and subtracting
• Use language such as ‘more’ or ‘less’ when comparing two numbers
• Have the ability to find one more or one less than a number from one to 10
• Begin to relate addition to combining two groups of objects and subtraction to ‘taking away.
Shapes, space and measures
• Use language such as ‘greater, ‘smaller’, ‘heavier’ or ‘lighter’ to compare quantities
• Talk about, recognise and recreate simple patterns
• Use language such as ‘circle’ or‘ bigger’ to describe the shape and size of solids and flat shapes
• Use everyday words to describe position
• Use developing mathematical ideas and methods to solve practical problems
The National Primary Numeracy Framework for England and Wales includes seven
1.2 Teachers in reception classes follow the Foundation Stage Curriculum which includes for pupils 40-60+ months old;
• problem solving
• reasoning
• Numeracy
• Numbers as labels and counting
This is done by exploring these skills by exploration, games and focused activities, enabling children to become confident in their ability. The expectations for children at the end of Foundation Stage are:
Numbers as labels and counting
• Say and use number names in order in familiar contexts
• Reliably count up to 10 everyday objects
• Recognise numbers 1-10
• Apply developing mathematical ideas and methods to solve practical problems
Calculating
• In practical activities and discussions, begin to use the vocabulary involved in adding and subtracting
• Use language such as ‘more’ or ‘less’ when comparing two numbers
• Have the ability to find one more or one less than a number from one to 10
• Begin to relate addition to combining two groups of objects and subtraction to ‘taking away.
Shapes, space and measures
• Use language such as ‘greater, ‘smaller’, ‘heavier’ or ‘lighter’ to compare quantities
• Talk about, recognise and recreate simple patterns
• Use language such as ‘circle’ or‘ bigger’ to describe the shape and size of solids and flat shapes
• Use everyday words to describe position
• Use developing mathematical ideas and methods to solve practical problems
The National Primary Numeracy Framework for England and Wales includes seven