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Counting objects accurately up to 100 (one-to-one counting)Counting on from any number up to 100Counting backwards from numbers up to 100Using grouping to count efficiently (e.g. groups of 2, 5, 10)Reading numbers up to 200Writing numbers up to 200Place value in two- and three-digit numbers up to 200 (hundreds, tens, ones)Ordering numbers up to 200 on a number lineComparing numbers up to 200 (greater than, less than, equal to)Identifying odd numbers up to 100Identifying even numbers up to 100Sequencing odd numbers up to 100Sequencing even numbers up to 100Understanding what the addition symbol (+) meansUnderstanding what the subtraction symbol (−) meansUnderstanding what the multiplication symbol (×) meansUnderstanding what the division symbol (÷) meansUnderstanding what the equals symbol (=) means (balance/same value)Adding two-digit numbers (no crossing a ten)Adding two-digit numbers (crossing a ten)Subtracting two-digit numbers (no crossing a ten)Subtracting two-digit numbers (crossing a ten)Checking addition and subtraction answers (inverse/checking strategies)Multiplication facts within 0×0 to 12×12 (building recall)Using times tables to solve simple multiplication problemsUnderstanding division as sharing (equal groups)Understanding division as grouping (how many groups?)Dividing a two-digit number by a one-digit number (no remainder)Dividing a two-digit number by a one-digit number (with a remainder)Writing remainders clearly (as “r …”)Interpreting remainders in context (left over / not enough for another group)Rounding whole numbers to the nearest 10 (within 0–200)Estimating an addition answer by rounding to the nearest 10Estimating a subtraction answer by rounding to the nearest 10Using estimation to check whether an answer is sensibleRecognising one half of a whole number (simple examples)Recognising one quarter of a whole number (simple examples)Recognising one tenth of a whole number (simple examples)Recognising halves in shapes (shading/partitioning)Recognising quarters in shapes (shading/partitioning)Recognising tenths in shapes (shading/partitioning)Reading decimals to 1 decimal placeWriting decimals to 1 decimal placeUnderstanding place value in decimals to 1 decimal place (tenths)Ordering decimals to 1 decimal place (simple sets)Using decimals to 1 decimal place in everyday contexts (e.g. measures)Knowing the number of hours in a dayKnowing the number of weeks in a yearNaming and sequencing the days of the weekNaming and sequencing the months of the year
Recognising common coins and notes and their values (up to £1 focus)Adding amounts in pence up to 100pWriting money correctly using pLinking 100p to £1Converting simple amounts between pence and pounds (within £1 contexts)Finding the total cost of multiple items priced in whole poundsFinding the total cost of multiple items priced in pence (up to £1)Choosing a sensible way to pay (coins/notes) for a totalFinding change from £1 (simple change-making)Writing money correctly using £Reading dates in common formats (e.g. dd/mm, dd/mm/yyyy)Writing dates in common formats (e.g. dd/mm, dd/mm/yyyy)Using a calendar to find specific dates and order themReading analogue clocks to the hourReading analogue clocks to the half hourReading analogue clocks to the quarter hourMatching analogue time to digital time (hours/half/quarter)Reading 24-hour digital time (hours)Converting simple 24-hour times to daytime/evening understanding (hours)Choosing the right unit for length (mm, cm, m, km)Measuring length in millimetres using a rulerMeasuring length in centimetres using a rulerMeasuring length in metres (tape/metre stick)Understanding when kilometres are used (long distances)Comparing lengths and describing longer/shorterChoosing the right unit for weight (g, kg)Reading a scale in grams to the nearest labelled divisionReading a scale in kilograms to the nearest labelled divisionComparing weights and describing heavier/lighterChoosing the right unit for capacity (ml, l)Reading a scale in millilitres to the nearest labelled divisionReading a scale in litres to the nearest labelled divisionComparing capacities and describing more/lessReading positive temperatures on a thermometerComparing positive temperatures (warmer/cooler)Reading a simple scale to the nearest labelled divisionInterpreting what each interval on a simple scale representsNaming common 2-D shapes (including pentagons and hexagons)Naming common 3-D shapes (including cylinders, cuboids, pyramids and spheres)Spotting 2-D and 3-D shapes in everyday objectsDescribing 2-D shapes by number of sidesDescribing 2-D shapes by number of corners (vertices)Noticing and describing angles in 2-D shapes (as corners/turns)Describing 3-D shapes by number of facesDescribing 3-D shapes by number of edgesIdentifying corners/vertices on 3-D shapesIdentifying and describing the base of a 3-D shapeComparing shapes using properties (which has more faces/edges etc.)Using positional language: between, inside, outsideUsing positional language: middle, below, on topUsing directional language: forwards, backwardsDescribing position and direction in simple maps/room layouts/routes
Reading numerical information from a listReading numerical information from a simple table (rows and columns)Extracting information from a simple diagram (labels and values)Reading a bar chart (title, labels, categories)Reading values from a bar chart accuratelyIdentifying highest/lowest values on a bar chartAnswering “how many/much” questions using a bar chartComparing two categories in a bar chart (more/less)Comparing several categories to find most/leastMaking simple statements from bar chart data (what it shows)Sorting objects using one criterionSorting objects using a second criterionClassifying objects using two criteria (e.g. using a simple grid/table)Explaining the rule used for sorting/classifyingTurning list information into a simple tableTurning table information into a listCreating a bar chart from given data (categories and values)Choosing a simple scale for a bar chartLabelling a bar chart clearly (title and axes/categories)Turning a bar chart back into a table or listChecking that a representation matches the original information
Identifying what a question is asking (the task in a familiar context)Picking out key information (numbers, words, symbols) from a problemUsing given information from numbers, symbols, simple diagrams and chartsChoosing the correct operation for a one-step problemCarrying out a one-step calculation accuratelyPresenting results clearly (numbers, symbols, units where needed)Checking results make sense (quick estimate / reasonableness check)Using Entry Level 2 mathematical terms correctly (e.g. add, subtract, total, share)Explaining an answer using numbers and symbolsExplaining an answer using measures (money/time/length/weight/capacity/temperature)Explaining an answer using a simple diagram or simple chart
