Maths (Foundation)
T1 T2 T3 T4 Content Notes
[Link] and Algebra 1.1 Number and place value
1.1.1 Establish understanding of the language and processes of counting by naming numbers in sequences, initially to and from 20, moving from any starting point identifying the number words in sequence, backwards and forwards, and reasoning with the number sequences, establishing the language on which subsequent counting experiences can be built developing fluency with forwards and backwards counting in meaningful contexts, including stories and rhymes understanding that numbers are said in a particular order and there are patterns in the way we say them understanding that each object must be counted only once, that the arrangement of objects does not affect how many there are, and that the last number counted answers the how many question using subitising as the basis for ordering and comparing collections of numbers comparing and ordering items of like and unlike characteristics using the words more, less, same as and not the same as and giving reasons for these answers understanding and using terms such as first and second to indicate ordinal position in a sequence. using a range of practical strategies for adding and subtracting small groups of numbers, such as visual displays or concrete materials
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1.1.2 Connect number names, numerals and quantities, including zero, initially up to 10 and then beyond 1.1.3 Subitise small collections of objects 1.1.4 Compare, order and make correspondences between collections, initially to 20, and explain reasoning
1.1.5 Represent practical situations to model addition and sharing
1.2.1 Sort and classify familiar objects and explain the basis for these classifications. Copy, continue and create patterns with objects and drawings
1.2 Patterns and algebra observing natural patterns in the world around us creating and describing patterns using materials, sounds, movements or drawings
2.1.1 Use direct and indirect comparisons to decide which is longer, heavier or holds more, and explain reasoning in everyday language 2.1.2 Compare and order the duration of events using the everyday language of time 2.1.3 Connect days of the week to familiar events and actions 2.2.1 Sort, describe and name familiar two-dimensional shapes and three-dimensional objects in the environment 2.3.1 Describe position and movement
2 Measurement and Geometry 2.1 Using units of measurement comparing objects directly, by placing one object against another to determine which is longer or by pouring from one container into the other to see which one holds more using suitable language associated with measurement attributes, such as tall and taller, heavy and heavier, holds more and holds less
knowing and identifying the days of the week and linking specific days to familiar events sequencing familiar events in time order
choosing events and actions that make connections with students everyday family routines
2.2 Shape
sorting and describing squares, circles, triangles, rectangles, spheres and cubes
2.3 Location and transformation interpreting the everyday language of location and direction, such as between, near, next to, forwards, towards following and giving simple directions
3.1.1 Answer yes/no questions to collect information
3 Statistics and Probability 3.1 Data representation and interpretation posing questions about themselves and familiar objects and events representing responses to questions using simple displays, including grouping students according to their answers using data displays to answer simple questions such as how many students answered yes to having brown hair?
Foundation Year Achievement Standard
By the end of the Foundation year, students make connections between number names, numerals and quantities up to 10. They compare objects using mass, length and capacity. Students connect events and the days of the week. They explain the order and duration of events. They use appropriate language to describe location. Students count to and from 20 and order small collections. They group objects based on common characteristics and sort shapes and objects. Students answer simple questions to collect information.
Pre-Primary Maths Focus
Term Skills/Concepts
Number and Algebra Counting (to 20) Number recognition (to 20) More/Less Ordinal Numbers (1st 5th) Sorting and Classifying Measurement and Geometry Compare and order duration of events Days of the week Measuring for a purpose (cooking) Positional Language (Position, direction, orientation) Names and properties of 2D shapes Find 2D shapes in the environment Similarities and Differences
Statistics and Probability Collecting and representing data
Number and Algebra Counting Counting changing position Patterning Number Stories (addition and Subtraction) Sorting and classifying Measurement and Geometry Measurement of Attributes Comparative Language (Long/Short Big/Small) Direct Comparison of Length, Width and Height Measuring Positional language Strategies to reproduce an arrangement of shapes 3D Shapes Investigate symmetry Statistics and Probability Collecting and representing data
Number Counting Counting changing position Number partitioning Number Stories (addition and Subtraction) Sharing (collections and objects)
Measurement and Geometry Capacity of containers (pouring) Language of capacity (full, empty) Compare mass by hefting Language of mass (heavy light) Compare area by placing on top Informal Units of Measurement
Statistics and Probability Collecting and representing data
Number and Algebra Consolidation Measurement and Geometry Consolidation Statistics and Probability Consolidation Number and Algebra Counting Measurement and Geometry Measuring for a purpose (cooking) Paths Key areas in school Language of movement (dance, drama, play) Strategies to match shapes Strategies to fit shapes together Statistics and Probability Raffles, Prize draws Who takes the class toy home?
Constant Positives
