Math Games

Length
• estimate, compare, measure and record length using non-standard units
• select and use appropriate non-standard measuring units/instruments
• estimate, measure and record length using metre and centimetre
• solve and complete practical tasks and problems involving length

Area
• estimate and measure area using non-standard units

Weight
• estimate, compare, measure and record weight using non-standard units
• select and use appropriate non-standard measuring units and instruments
• estimate, measure and record weight using kilogram, half kilogram and quarter kilogram and solve simple problems
• explore and discuss instances when objects or substances that weigh 1 kg vary greatly in size

Capacity
• estimate, compare, measure and record the capacity of a wide variety of containers using non-standard units
• select and use appropriate non-standard measuring units and instruments
• estimate, measure and record capacity using litre, half-litre and quarter-litre bottles and solve simple problems

Time
• use the vocabulary of time to sequence events
• read and record time using simple devices
• read time in hours, half-hours and quarter-hours on 12-hour analogue clock
• read time in hours and half-hours on digital clock
• read day, date and month using calendar and identify the season

Money (use up to introduction of the euro)
• recognise, exchange and use coins up to the value of £2
• write the value of a group of coins; record money amounts as pence and later as pounds

Money - euro
• recognise, exchange and use coins up to the value of £2
• write the value of a group of coins; record money amounts as cents and later as euro

Representing and interpreting data
• sort and classify objects by two and three criteria
• represent, read and interpret simple tables and charts (pictograms)
• represent, read and interpret simple block graphs

Spatial awareness
• explore, discuss, develop and use the vocabulary of spatial relations
• give and follow simple directions within classroom and school settings, including turning directions using half and quarter turns

2-D shapes
• sort, describe, compare and name 2-D shapes: square, rectangle, triangle, circle, semicircle, oval
• construct and draw 2-D shapes
• combine and partition 2-D shapes
• identify half and quarter of shapes
• identify and discuss the use of 2-D shapes in the environment

3-D shapes
• describe, compare and name 3-D shapes, including cube, cuboid, cylinder, sphere and cone
• discuss the use of 3-D shapes in the environment
• solve and complete practical tasks and problems involving 2-D and 3-D shapes
• explore the relationship between 2-D and 3-D shapes.

Symmetry
• identify line symmetry in shapes and in the environment

Angles
• explore and recognise angles in the environment

Extending and using patterns
• recognise patterns and predict subsequent numbers
• explore and use patterns in addition facts
• understand the use of a frame to show the presence of an unknown number

Counting and numeration
• count the number of objects in a set
• read, write and order numerals 0-199
• estimate the number of objects in a set 0-20.

Comparing and ordering
• compare equivalent and non-equivalent sets
• use the language of ordinal number

Place Value
• explore, identify and record place value 0-199

Operations
- Addition
• develop an understanding of addition by combining or partitioning sets
• explore, develop and apply the commutative, associative and zero properties of addition
• develop and recall mental strategies for addition facts within 20
• construct number sentences and number stories; solve problems involving addition within 99
• add numbers without and with renaming within 99
• explore and discuss repeated addition and group counting

• Subtraction
- develop an understanding of subtraction as deducting, as complementing and as difference
- develop and recall mental strategies for subtraction 0-20
- construct number sentences involving subtraction of whole numbers; solve problems involving subtraction
- estimate differences within 99
- subtract numbers without and with renaming within 99
- use the symbols +, -, =, <, >
- solve one-step and two-step problems involving addition and subtraction.

• Subtraction
- develop an understanding of subtraction as deducting, as complementing and as difference
- develop and recall mental strategies for subtraction 0-20
- construct number sentences involving subtraction of whole numbers; solve problems involving subtraction
- estimate differences within 99
- subtract numbers without and with renaming within 99
- use the symbols +, -, =, <, >
- solve one-step and two-step problems involving addition and subtraction.

Fractions
• establish and identify halves and quarters of sets to 20