Mathematical Development
This area is self explanatory and is about:
- Counting
- Sorting
- Conservation
- 1:1 Correspondence
- Sequencing
- Measurement
- Comparing
- Ordering
- Symmetry
- Weighing
- Problem solving
- Pattern
- Geometry
- Matching
- Classifying
- Shape…..
By the end of the foundation stage, most children will be able to:
say and use number names in order in familiar contexts;
count reliably up to 10 everyday objects;
recognise numerals 1 to 9;
use language such as ‘more’ or ‘less’, ‘greater’ or ‘smaller’, ‘heavier’ or ‘lighter’, to compare two numbers or
quantities;
in practical activities and discussion begin to use the vocabulary involved in adding and subtracting;
find one more or less than a number from 1 to 10;
begin to relate addition to combining two groups of objects, and subtraction to ‘taking away’;
talk about, recognise, and recreate simple patterns;
use language such as ‘circle’ or ‘bigger’ to describe the shape and size of solids and flat shapes;
use everyday words to describe position;
use developing mathematical ideas and methods to solve practical problems.