National Numeracy Framework for Wales 2013
Where are the numeracy skills covered in Abacus Evolve? / LNF Year 4
Numeracy
Key Stage 2
Year 4 / Abacus Evolve
Year 3 / Abacus Evolve
Year 3–4 / Abacus Evolve
Year 4 / Abacus Evolve
Year 4–5 / Abacus Evolve
Year 5
Strands / Elements / Learners are able to:
Developing numerical reasoning / Identify processes and connections /
  • transfer mathematical skills to a variety of contexts and everyday situations

  • identify the appropriate steps and information needed to complete the task or reach a solution
/ Wk 3 (B1.a)
Wk 3 (B1.b)
  • select appropriate mathematics and techniques to use
/ Wk 17 (D2.b) / Wk 17 (D2.b) / Wk 17
  • select and use suitable instruments and units of measurement
/ Wk 5 (C1.a)
Wk 15 (C2.a)
Wk 25 (C3.b) / Wk 5 (C1.a)
Wk 15 (C2.a)
Wk 25 (C3.b) / Wk 5
Wk 25 / Wk 6 (C1.c)
Wk 6 (C1.d)
Wk 26 (C3.c)
  • choose an appropriate mental or written strategy and know when it is appropriate to use a calculator

  • estimate and visualise size when measuring and use the correct units
/ Wk 8 (D1.d)
Represent and communicate /
  • explain results and procedures clearly using mathematical language
/ Wk 3 (B1.a)
  • refine informal methods of recording written calculations, moving to formal methods of calculation when developmentally ready
/ Wk 17 (D2.b) / Wk 17
  • use appropriate notation, symbols and units of measurement
/ Wk 3 (B1.b)
  • select and construct appropriate charts, diagrams and graphs with suitable scales

Review /
  • select from an increasing range of checking strategies to decide if answers are reasonable

  • interpret answers within the context of the problem and consider whether answers, including calculator, analogue and digital displays, are sensible
/ Wk 2 (A1.d)
Wk 27 (D3.a)
Wk 29 (E3.a) / Wk 27 (D3.a) / Wk 2
Wk 24 / Wk 2 (A1.d)
  • draw conclusions from data and recognise that some conclusions may be misleading or uncertain

Developing numerical reasoning

In Abacus Evolve, numerical reasoning is embedded throughout. (For example: whole-class investigations; extension suggestions on workbook pages; ‘Owls’ and ‘Explores’ on textbook pages; group activities; interactive problem solving and speaking and listening activities.) We rarely list reasoning-type objectives in the lesson plans, because we would run out of space! So although this chart may make it seem as though there are gaps in this area, please be assured that Abacus Evolve gives very good coverage of the Developing numerical reasoning skills.

Numeracy
Key Stage 2
Year 4 / Abacus Evolve
Year 3 / Abacus Evolve
Year 3–4 / Abacus Evolve
Year 4 / Abacus Evolve
Year 4–5 / Abacus Evolve
Year 5
Strands / Elements / Learners are able to:
Using number skills / Use number facts and relationships /
  • read and write numbers to 10 000
/ Wk 1 (A1.a) / Wk 1 (A1.a)
Wk 1 (A1.b) / Wk 1
  • compare and estimate with numbers up to 1000
/ Wk 11 (A2.b) / Wk 1 (A1.a)
Wk 11 (A2.b) / Wk 11 (A2.b) / Wk 1
Wk 11 / Wk 1 (A1.b)
  • use mental strategies to recall multiplication tables for 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 and 10 and use to solve division problems
/ Wk 20 (E2.c) / Wk 2 (A1.d)
Wk 9 (E1.a)
Wk 9 (E1.b)
Wk 12 (A2.c)
Wk 19 (E2.a)
Wk 20 (E2.c) / Wk 2 (A1.d)
Wk 9 (E1.a)
Wk 9 (E1.b)
Wk 12 (A2.c)
Wk 19 (E2.a) / Wk 2
Wk 9
Wk 19
  • multiply and divide numbers by 10 and 100
/ Wk 29 (E3.b) / Wk 21 (A3.b)
Wk 29 (E3.b) / Wk 21 (A3.a) / Wk 22
Fractions, decimals, percentages and ratio /
  • halve 3-digit numbers in the context of number, money and measures
/ Wk 30 (E3.c) / Wk 30 (E3.c) / Wk 29 / Wk 9 (E1.a)
  • find fractional quantities using known table facts, e.g. 1/6 of 30cm
/ Wk 5 (C1.a)
Wk 15 (C2.a)
Wk 25 (C3.b)
Wk 30 (E3.c) / Wk 5 (C1.a)
Wk 15 (C2.a)
Wk 25 (C3.b)
Wk 30 (E3.c) / Wk 5
Wk 20
Wk 25
Wk 29
  • recognise fractions that are several parts of a whole, e.g. 2/3,3/10
/ Wk 20 (E2.d) / Wk 10 (E1.c)
Wk 20 (E2.d) / Wk 10 (E1.c) / Wk 10
Numeracy
Key Stage 2
Year 4 / Abacus Evolve
Year 3 / Abacus Evolve
Year 3–4 / Abacus Evolve
Year 4 / Abacus Evolve
Year 4–5 / Abacus Evolve
Year 5
Strands / Elements / Learners are able to:
Using number skills / Calculate using mental and written methods /
  • find differences within 1000
/ Wk 23 (B3.a)
Wk 28 (D3.c) / Wk 23 (B3.a) / Wk 3
Wk 22 / Wk 8 (D1.c)
  • add a 2-digit number to, and subtract a 2-digit number from, a 3-digit number using an appropriate mental or written method
/ Wk 17 (D2.b)
Wk 18 (D2.c)
Wk 18 (D2.d)
Wk 22 (A3.c)
Wk 27 (D3.a)
Wk 27 (D3.b)
Wk 28 (D3.d) / Wk 3 (B1.b)
Wk 17 (D2.b)
Wk 18 (D2.c)
Wk 18 (D2.d)
Wk 22 (A3.c)
Wk 22 (A3.d)
Wk 27 (D3.a)
Wk 27 (D3.b)
Wk 28 (D3.d) / Wk 3 (B1.b)
Wk 18 (D2.c)
Wk 18 (D2.d)
Wk 22 (A3.c)
Wk 22 (A3.d) / Wk 3
Wk 13
Wk 17
Wk 18
Wk 18
Wk 23
  • use mental strategies to multiply and divide 2-digit numbers by a single digit number
/ Wk 13 (B2.b)
Wk 21 (A3.b)
Wk 28 (D3.d)
Wk 29 (E3.a)
Wk 29 (E3.b) / Wk 13 (B2.b)
Wk 21 (A3.b)
Wk 28 (D3.d)
Wk 29 (E3.a)
Wk 29 (E3.b) / Wk 2
Wk13
Wk 22
Wk 27
Wk 28 / Wk 2 (A1.d)
Wk 9 (E1.b)
Wk 13 (B2.a)
Wk 13 (B2.b)
Wk 22 (A3.c)
Estimate and check /
  • check answers using inverse operations
/ Wk 2 (A1.d)
Wk 9 (E1.a) / Wk 2 (A1.d)
Wk 7 (D1.a)
  • estimate by rounding to the nearest 10 or 100
/ Wk 11 (A2.a)
Wk 21 (A3.a) / Wk 11 (A2.a)
Wk 21 (A3.a) / Wk 21 (A3.a)
Manage money /
  • use money to pay for items up to £10 and calculate the change

  • order and compare items up to £100
/ Wk 30 (E3.d) / Wk 30 (E3.d) / Wk 29
  • add and subtract totals less than £10 using correct notation,
    e.g. £6.85 – £2.76
/ Wk 27 (D3.b) / Wk 27 (D3.a)
Wk 27 (D3.b) / Wk 24
  • manage money, compare costs from different retailers and determine what can be bought within a given budget

Using number skills: Manage money

This is an area in which Abacus Evolve does not cover all of the skills required in the Numeracy Framework. This means you may need to add some extra days teaching in your maths planning.

Numeracy
Key Stage 2
Year 4 / Abacus Evolve
Year 3 / Abacus Evolve
Year 3–4 / Abacus Evolve
Year 4 / Abacus Evolve
Year 4–5 / Abacus Evolve
Year 5
Strands / Elements / Learners are able to:
Using measuring skills / Length, weight/mass, capacity /
  • measure and calculate the perimeter of squares and rectangles
/ Wk 5 (C1.a) / Wk 16 (C2.c) / Wk 16 (C2.c) / Wk15
  • measure on a ruler to the nearest mm and record using a mix of units, e.g. 1cm 3mm
/ Wk 5 (C1.a) / Wk 5 (C1.a) / Wk 5 / Wk 6 (C1.c)
  • use weighing scales with divisions to weigh objects to the nearest 5g, 10g, 25g or 100g
/ Wk 25 (C3.b) / Wk 25 (C3.b) / Wk 25 (C3.b) / Wk 5 / Wk 6 (C1.d)
  • measure capacities to the nearest 50ml or 100ml
/ Wk 15 (C2.a) / Wk 15 (C2.a) / Wk 15 (C2.a) / Wk 25 / Wk 26 (C3.c)
  • convert metric units of length to smaller units,
    e.g. cm to mm, m to cm, km to m
/ Wk 5 (C1.a) / Wk 5 (C1.a) / Wk 5 (C1.a) / Wk 5 / Wk 6 (C1.c)
Time /
  • tell the time to the nearest minute on analogue clocks
/ Wk 8 (D1.c) / Wk 8 (D1.c) / Wk 8
  • read hours and minutes on a 24-hour digital clock
/ Wk 8 (D1.c) / Wk 8 (D1.c) / Wk 8
  • time and order events in seconds
/ Wk 8 (D1.d) / Wk 8 (D1.d) / Wk 8
  • use calendars to plan events
/ Wk 26 (C3.c) / Wk 26 (C3.c) / Wk 26 (C3.c) / Wk 26
Temperature /
  • take temperature readings using thermometers and interpret readings above and below 0°C
/ Wk 12 (A2.d) / Wk 12 (A2.d)
Area and volume
Angle and position /
  • recognise volume in practical contexts

  • use eight compass points to describe direction
/ Wk 24 (B3.c) / Wk 24 (B3.c) / Wk 25

Using measuring skills: Temperature

This is an area in which Abacus Evolve does not cover all of the skills required in the Numeracy Framework. This means you will need to either add in some extra days teaching in your maths planning, or cover these skills in another area of the curriculum, such as science.

Using measuring skills: Area and volume; Angle and position (volume)

Volume is not covered at all in Abacus Evolve. In the Numeracy Framework, it should be introduced in Year 4 and then built upon in Year 5. This means you will need to add in some extra days teaching in your maths planning.

Numeracy
Key Stage 2
Year 4 / Abacus Evolve
Year 3 / Abacus Evolve
Year 3–4 / Abacus Evolve
Year 4 / Abacus Evolve
Year 4–5 / Abacus Evolve
Year 5
Strands / Elements / Learners are able to:
Using data skills / Collect and record data
Present and analyse data
Interpret results /
  • represent data using:
lists, tally charts, tables and diagrams / Wk 6 (C1.c) / Wk 6 (C1.c)
Wk 16 (C2.c) / Wk 6 (C1.c)
  • represent data using:
bar charts and bar line graphs labelled in 2s, 5s and 10s / Wk 16 (C2.c) / Wk 16 (C2.c) / Wk 16 (C2.d) / Wk 30 / Wk 5 (C1.b)
  • represent data using:
pictograms where one symbol represents more than one unit using a key / Wk 6 (C1.d) / Wk 6 (C1.d) / Wk 6 (C1.d) / Wk 6
  • represent data using:
Venn and Carroll diagrams / Wk 26 (C3.d) / Wk 26 (C3.d) / Wk 26 (C3.d) / Wk 30
  • extract and interpret information from charts, timetables, diagrams and graphs
/ Wk 6 (C1.c)
Wk 16 (C2.c)
Wk 16 (C2.d) / Wk 6 (C1.c)
Wk 6 (C1.d)
Wk 15 (C2.b)
Wk 16 (C2.c)
Wk 16 (C2.d)
Wk 26 (C3.d) / Wk 6 (C1.c)
Wk 15 (C2.b)
Wk 26 (C3.d) / Wk 16
Wk 30
Wk 30

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