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Skills available for Northern Ireland key stage 1 maths curriculum

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KS1.PM Processes in Mathematics

KS1.PM.1 Making and Monitoring Decisions
KS1.PM.2 Communicating Mathematically
- KS1.PM.2.1 understand mathematical language and be able to use it to talk about their work;
- KS1.PM.2.2 represent work in a clear and organised way, using symbols where appropriate.
KS1.PM.3 Mathematical Reasoning

KS1.N Number

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KS1.PM Processes in Mathematics

KS1.PM.1 Making and Monitoring Decisions

KS1.PM.1.1 select the materials and mathematics appropriate for a task;

KS1.PM.1.2 develop different approaches to problem solving;

KS1.PM.1.3 begin to organise their own work and work systematically.

KS1.PM.2 Communicating Mathematically

KS1.PM.2.1 understand mathematical language and be able to use it to talk about their work;

KS1.PM.2.2 represent work in a clear and organised way, using symbols where appropriate.

KS1.PM.3 Mathematical Reasoning

KS1.PM.3.1 recognise simple patterns and relationships and make predictions;

KS1.PM.3.2 ask and respond to open-ended questions;

KS1.PM.3.3 explain their way of working;

KS1.PM.3.4 know ways to check their own work.

KS1.N Number

KS1.N.1 Understanding Number and Number Notation

KS1.N.1.1 count, read, write and order whole numbers, initially to 10, progressing to at least 1,000;

KS1.N.1.2 understand the empty set and the conservation of number;

KS1.N.1.3 understand that the place of the digit indicates its value;

KS1.N.1.4 make a sensible estimate of a small number of objects and begin to approximate to the nearest 10 or 100;

KS1.N.1.5 recognise and use simple everyday fractions.

KS1.N.2 Patterns, Relationships and Sequences in Number

KS1.N.2.1 copy, continue and devise repeating patterns;

KS1.N.2.2 explore patterns in number tables;

KS1.N.2.3 understand the commutative property of addition and the relationship between addition and subtraction;

KS1.N.2.4 understand the use of a symbol to stand for an unknown number;

KS1.N.2.5 understand and use simple function machines.

KS1.N.3 Operations and their Applications

KS1.N.3.1 understand the operations of addition, subtraction, multiplication and division (without remainders) and use them to solve problems;

KS1.N.3.2 know addition and subtraction facts to 20 and the majority of multiplication facts up to 10 x 10;

KS1.N.3.3 develop strategies for adding and subtracting mentally up to the addition of two two-digit numbers within 100.

KS1.MO Money

KS1.MO.1 recognise coins and use them in simple contexts;

KS1.MO.2 add and subtract money up to £10, use the conventional way of recording money, and use these skills to solve problems;

KS1.MO.3 talk about the value of money and ways in which it could be spent, saved and kept safe;

KS1.MO.4 talk about what money is and alternatives for paying;

KS1.MO.5 decide how to spend money.

KS1.ME Measures

KS1.ME.1 understand and use the language associated with length, 'weight', capacity, area and time;

KS1.ME.2 use non-standard units to measure and recognise the need for standard units;

KS1.ME.3 know and use the most commonly used units to measure in purposeful contexts;

KS1.ME.4 make estimates using arbitrary and standard units;

KS1.ME.5 choose and use simple measuring instruments, reading and interpreting them with reasonable accuracy;

KS1.ME.6 sequence everyday events; know the days of the week, months of the year and seasons; explore calendar patterns;

KS1.ME.7 recognise times on the analogue clock and digital displays;

KS1.ME.8 understand the conservation of measures.

KS1.SS Shape and Space

KS1.SS.1 Exploration of Shape

KS1.SS.1.1 sort 2-D and 3-D shapes in different ways;

KS1.SS.1.2 make constructions, pictures and patterns using 2-D and 3-D shapes;

KS1.SS.1.3 name and describe 2-D and 3-D shapes; recognise reflective symmetry;

KS1.SS.1.4 explore simple tessellation through practical activities.

KS1.SS.2 Position, Movement and Direction

KS1.SS.2.1 use prepositions to state position;

KS1.SS.2.2 understand angle as a measure of turn; understand and give instructions for turning through right angles;

KS1.SS.2.3 recognise right-angled corners in 2-D and 3-D shapes;

KS1.SS.2.4 know the four points of the compass;

KS1.SS.2.5 use programmable devices to explore movement and direction.

KS1.HD Handling Data

KS1.HD.1 Collecting, Representing and Interpreting Data

KS1.HD.1.1 sort and classify objects for one or two criteria and represent results using Venn, Carroll and Tree diagrams;

KS1.HD.1.2 collect data, record and present it using real objects, drawings, tables, mapping diagrams, simple graphs and ICT software;

KS1.HD.1.3 discuss and interpret the data;

KS1.HD.1.4 extract information from a range of charts, diagrams and tables;

KS1.HD.1.5 enter and access information using a database.