This area includes work concerning the language of mathematics, numbers, patterns, shapes and measures. Most early work will be practical in nature, including daily work on mental maths. Children learn to sort objects, to count and to give a value to numbers. They add and subtract numbers by relating their work to real life situations. They copy and create patterns, learn the names of shapes and discover their properties, and learn about measurements by comparing objects.
They also learn about money through playing shops or Post Offices, and be given real money to handle. The children make simple class graphs based on their topic work and are encouraged to talk about their work, and the methods they have used for solving problems.
They also learn about money through playing shops or Post Offices, and be given real money to handle. The children make simple class graphs based on their topic work and are encouraged to talk about their work, and the methods they have used for solving problems.