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Principles and practice: Mathematics
The principles and practice document is essential reading for teachers as they begin, and then develop, their work with the statements of experiences and outcomes. It sets out the purposes of learning within the curriculum area, describes how the experiences are organised, and offers guidance on aspects such as learning and teaching, broad features of assessment, progression and connections with other areas of the curriculum.
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- What can learning in mathematics enable children and young people to achieve?
- How is the mathematics framework structured?
- What are the features of effective learning and teaching in mathematics?
- How will we ensure progression within and through levels?
- What are broad features of assessment in mathematics?
- How can I make connections within and beyond mathematics?
Numeracy across learning
Numeracy is one of three areas which are the responsibility of all staff.
The Responsibility of all section has information to help you develop numeracy across learning. It includes answers to questions such as:
- Mathematics is not my specialism. How will I contribute to the development of numeracy skills?
- How do I know which numerical skills I should develop?