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  • Mathematics // Fractions

    Comparing fractions

    Compare and order unit fractions, and fractions with the same denominator

    Ages 7 to 8Method
  • Mathematics // Fractions

    Unit fractions

    Recognise, find, and write fractions of a discrete set of objects: unit fractions and non-unit fractions with small denominators

    Ages 7 to 8Concept
  • Mathematics // Fractions

    Comparing fractions (age 7+)

    Solve problems involving counting in tenths, fractions of quantities, equivalence, fraction addition/subtraction, and fraction comparison

    Ages 7 to 8Thinking skill
  • Mathematics // Geometry

    3-D shapes

    Recognise and name common 3-D shapes (cubes, cuboids, pyramids, spheres, cylinders, cones)

    Ages 4 to 6Concept
  • Mathematics // Geometry

    2-D shapes

    Recognise and name common 2-D shapes (circles, triangles, rectangles including squares)

    Ages 4 to 6Concept
  • Mathematics // Geometry

    Positional Language

    Describe the position of objects using terms such as above, below, beside, in front of, behind, next to

    Ages 4 to 6Language
  • Mathematics // Geometry

    3-D shapes (age 5+)

    Analyse and compare 2-D and 3-D shapes using informal language to describe sides, vertices, and other attributes

    Ages 5 to 6Concept
  • Mathematics // Geometry

    Turns & Directions

    Describe movement and direction, including whole, half, quarter, and three-quarter turns

    Ages 5 to 6Method
  • Mathematics // Geometry

    Building & Drawing Shapes

    Model shapes by building from components (e.g. sticks and clay balls) and by drawing

    Ages 5 to 6Method
  • Mathematics // Geometry

    Combining Simple Shapes

    Compose simple shapes to form larger shapes (e.g. two triangles make a rectangle)

    Ages 5 to 6Method
  • Mathematics // Geometry

    Flat vs Solid Shapes

    Distinguish two-dimensional (flat) shapes from three-dimensional (solid) shapes

    Ages 5 to 6Concept
  • Mathematics // Geometry

    2-D shapes (age 6+)

    Identify and describe properties of 2-D shapes including the number of sides and line symmetry in a vertical line

    Ages 6 to 7Concept
  • Mathematics // Geometry

    Defining attributes of shapes

    Distinguish defining attributes of shapes (e.g. triangles are closed and three-sided) from non-defining attributes (e.g. colour, orientation, overall size)

    Ages 6 to 7Concept
  • Mathematics // Geometry

    Position, direction, and movement

    Use mathematical vocabulary to describe position, direction, and movement, including straight lines and distinguishing rotation as a turn in terms of right…

    Ages 6 to 7Language
  • Mathematics // Geometry

    Edges, vertices, and faces

    Identify and describe properties of 3-D shapes including the number of edges, vertices, and faces

    Ages 6 to 7Concept
  • Mathematics // Geometry

    Sorting 2-D and 3-D shapes

    Compare and sort common 2-D and 3-D shapes and everyday objects by their properties

    Ages 6 to 7Method
  • Mathematics // Geometry

    Building with 3-D Shapes

    Compose three-dimensional shapes (cubes, right rectangular prisms, right circular cones, right circular cylinders) and create composite shapes; build new shapes…

    Ages 6 to 7Method
  • Mathematics // Geometry

    Composing Shapes

    Compose two-dimensional shapes (rectangles, squares, trapezoids, triangles, half-circles, quarter-circles) to create composite shapes, and compose new shapes…

    Ages 6 to 7Method
  • Mathematics // Geometry

    2-D faces on 3-D shapes

    Identify 2-D shapes on the surface of 3-D shapes (e.g. a circle on a cylinder, a triangle on a pyramid)

    Ages 6 to 7Concept
  • Mathematics // Geometry

    Patterns & Sequences

    Order and arrange combinations of mathematical objects in patterns and sequences

    Ages 6 to 7Method
  • Mathematics // Geometry

    Right Angles & Turns

    Identify right angles; recognise that two right angles make a half-turn, three make three-quarters, and four make a complete turn

    Ages 7 to 8Concept
  • Mathematics // Geometry

    Understanding angles

    Recognise angles as a property of shape or a description of a turn

    Ages 7 to 8Concept
  • Mathematics // Geometry

    Parallel and perpendicular lines

    Identify horizontal and vertical lines and pairs of perpendicular and parallel lines

    Ages 7 to 8Concept
  • Mathematics // Geometry

    Recognising and drawing shapes by attributes

    Recognise and draw shapes having specified attributes (e.g. a given number of angles or equal faces); identify triangles, quadrilaterals, pentagons, hexagons…

    Ages 7 to 8Method