National Numeracy Framework for Wales 2013
Where are the numeracy skills covered in Abacus?
Numeracy
Foundation Phase
Strands
Developing
numerical
reasoning
Elements
Identify
processes and
connections
Represent and
communicate
Review
LNF Year 1
Abacus
Year 1
Year 1
Abacus
Year 2
Learners are able to:
 transfer mathematical skills to play and classroom activities
 identify steps to complete the task or reach a solution
 select appropriate mathematics and techniques to use
 select and use relevant number facts and mental strategies
 select appropriate equipment and resources
 use knowledge and practical experience to inform estimations
 use everyday and mathematical language to talk about their own ideas and
choices
 present work orally, pictorially and in written form, and use a variety of ways to
represent collected data
 devise and refine informal, personal methods of recording, moving to using words
and symbols in number sentences
 use checking strategies to decide if answers are reasonable
 interpret answers within the context of the problem and consider whether answers
are sensible
 interpret information presented in charts and diagrams and draw appropriate
conclusions
Developing numerical reasoning skills
In Abacus, numerical reasoning is embedded throughout. (For example: problem solving and reasoning activities; ‘Think’ questions on workbook and textbook pages; group activities; interactive
problem solving and speaking and listening activities.) We rarely list reasoning-type objectives in the lesson plans, because we would run out of space! So although this chart may make it seem as
though there are gaps in this area, please be assured that Abacus gives very good coverage of the Developing numerical reasoning skills.
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National Numeracy Framework for Wales 2013
Where are the numeracy skills covered in Abacus?
Numeracy
Foundation Phase
Strands
Using
number
skills
Elements
Use number
facts and
relationships
Fractions,
decimals,
percentages
and ratio
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LNF Year 1
Abacus
Year 1
Year 1
Learners are able to:
 count reliably up to 20 objects

read and write numbers to at least 20

compare and order numbers to at least 20

use number facts within 10, i.e.:
 doubling and halving, e.g. 4 + 4

use number facts within 10, i.e.:
 bonds of 10, e.g. 6 + 4

find halves in practical situations
Week 1
Week 6
Week 5
Week 11
Week 1
Week 5
Week 6
Week 10
Week 11
Week 20
Week 21
Week 26
Week 30
Week 3
Week 9
Week 12
Week 17
Week 22
Week 23
Week 27
Week 2
Week 7
Week 9
Week 12
Week 17
Week 22
Week 23
Week 27
Week 16
Week 25
Week 27
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Abacus
Year 2
Week 2
Week 12
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National Numeracy Framework for Wales 2013
Where are the numeracy skills covered in Abacus?
Numeracy
Foundation Phase
Strands
Using
number
skills
Version 2
Elements
Calculate
using mental
and written
methods
LNF Year 1
Abacus
Year 1
Year 1
Learners are able to:
 add and subtract numbers involving up to 10 objects

use ‘counting on’ strategies to add 2 collections, starting with the larger number,
e.g. 8 + 5
Estimate and
check

make a sensible estimate of a number of objects that can be checked by counting
Manage money

use different combinations of money to pay for items up to 20p

find totals and give change from 10p
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Abacus
Year 2
Week 2
Week 3
Week 7
Week 9
Week 10
Week 12
Week 17
Week 22
Week 23
Week 3
Week 9
Week 13
Week 19
Week 1
Week 5
Week 15
Week 10
Week 25
Week 29
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National Numeracy Framework for Wales 2013
Where are the numeracy skills covered in Abacus?
Numeracy
Foundation Phase
Strands
Using
measuring
skills
Elements
Length,
weight/mass,
capacity
Learners are able to:
 use non-standard units to measure:
 length, height and distance



Temperature
Area and
volume
Angle and
position
Abacus
Year 1
Year 1

Time
LNF Year 1


use non-standard units to measure:
 weight/mass
use non-standard units to measure:
 capacity
use standard units of time to read ‘o’clock’ using both analogue and 12-hour digital
clocks
use the concept of time in terms of their daily and weekly activities and the
seasons of the year
use descriptive words for a range of temperatures e.g. cooler/warmer
make whole turns and half turns
Abacus
Year 2
Week 8
Week 18
Week 28
Week 24
Week 24
Week 18
Week 28
Week 14
Week 8
Using measuring skills: Temperature
This is an area in which Abacus does not cover all of the skills required in the Numeracy Framework. This means you will need to either add in some extra days teaching in your maths planning, or
cover these skills in another area of the curriculum, such as science.
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National Numeracy Framework for Wales 2013
Where are the numeracy skills covered in Abacus?
Numeracy
Foundation Phase
Strands
Using data
skills
Version 2
Elements
Collect and
record data
Present and
analyse data
Interpret
results
LNF Year 1
Abacus
Year 1
Year 1
Learners are able to:
 sort and classify objects using more than one criterion


collect information by voting or sorting and represent it in pictures, objects or
drawings
make lists and tables based on data collected
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Week 4
Week 14
Week 24
Week 28
Week 24
Abacus
Year 2
Week 14
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