Mathematics

The Numeracy Strategy, like literacy, takes a vigorous approach in what is to be taught, and how it is to be delivered.

There is an emphasis on mental and oral practice and in children developing strategies to solve mathematical problems. To this end children need to have a firm grasp of number bonds, tables and ordering number. It is essential that children can work quickly and effectively both in their heads and on paper.

Teaching also ensures that appropriate connections are made between the programmes of study taught in number, shape, space and measures and handling data.