Problem Solving, Reasoning & Numeracy
This area of learning has thirteen early learning
goals organised into three strands. The goals that comprise each of the
strands are shown below. Be aware that the goals indicate what children
are expected to be able to do at the end of The Early
Years Foundation Stage. The curriculum also includes ‘stepping stones’
which suggest learning and skills that children may achieve as they
progress to the Early Learning Goals. For further information visit the
QCA website.
Numbers as labels and for counting
Say and use number names in order in familiar
contexts;
Count reliably up to 10 everyday objects;
Recognise numerals 1-9;
Use developing mathematical ideas and methods to solve mathematical
problems.
Calculating
In practical activities and discussion begin to
use the vocabulary involved in adding and subtracting;
Use language such as ‘more’ or ‘less’ to compare two numbers;
Find one more or one less than a number from 1 to 10;
Begin to relate addition to combining two groups of objects and
subtraction to ‘taking away’.
Shape, Space and Measures
Use language such as ‘greater’, ‘smaller’,
‘heavier’ or ‘lighter’ to compare quantities;
Talk about, recognise and recreate simple patterns;
Use language such as ‘circle’ or ‘bigger’ to describe the shape and
size of solid and flat shapes;
Use everyday words to describe position;
Use developing mathematical ideas to solve practical problems.
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