National Numeracy Framework for Wales 2013
Where are the numeracy skills covered in Abacus?
Numeracy
Key Stage 2
Strands
Developing
numerical
reasoning
Elements
Identify
processes and
connections
Represent and
communicate
Review
LNF Year 3
Abacus
Year 2
Year 3
Abacus
Year 3
Abacus
Year 4
Learners are able to:
 transfer mathematical skills to a variety of contexts and everyday situations
 identify the appropriate steps and information needed to complete the task
or reach a solution
 select appropriate mathematics and techniques to use
 select and use suitable instruments and units of measurement
 choose an appropriate mental or written strategy and know when it is
appropriate to use a calculator
 estimate and visualise size when measuring and use the correct units
 explain results and procedures clearly using mathematical language
 refine informal methods of recording written calculations, moving to formal
methods of calculation when developmentally ready
 use appropriate notation, symbols and units of measurement
 select and construct appropriate charts, diagrams and graphs with suitable
scales
 select from an increasing range of checking strategies to decide if answers
are reasonable
 interpret answers within the context of the problem and consider whether
answers, including calculator, analogue and digital displays, are sensible
 draw conclusions from data and recognise that some conclusions may be
misleading or uncertain
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
Key Stage 2
Strands
Using
number
skills
Elements
Use number
facts and
relationships
Fractions,
decimals,
percentages
and ratio
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LNF Year 3
Abacus
Year 2
Year 3
Learners are able to:
 read and write numbers to 1000
Week 21
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compare and estimate with numbers up to 100
Week 1
Week 15
Week 26
Week 30
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use mental strategies to recall number facts within 20
Week 30
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recall 2, 3, 4, 5 and 10 multiplication tables and use to solve multiplication
and division problems
Week 16
Week 19
Week 27
Week 29
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multiply numbers by 10
use halves and quarters
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halve 2-digit numbers in the context of number, money and measures
find fractional quantities linked to known multiplication facts,
e.g. 1/3 of 18, 1/5 of 15
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Week 16
Week 25
Abacus
Year 3
Abacus
Year 4
Week 2
Week 5
Week 9
Week 15
Week 16
Week 2
Week 5
Week 9
Week 11
Week 15
Week 16
Week 19
Week 1
Week 21
Week 3
Week 10
Week 12
Week 20
Week 22
Week 23
Week 29
Week 11
Week 6
Week 13
Week 6
Week 6
Week 13
Week 29
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National Numeracy Framework for Wales 2013
Where are the numeracy skills covered in Abacus?
Numeracy
Key Stage 2
Strands
Using
number
skills
Elements
Calculate
using mental
and written
methods
Estimate and
check
Manage money
LNF Year 3
Abacus
Year 2
Year 3
Learners are able to:
 find differences within 100
Week 7
Week 30
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use mental strategies to add and subtract 2-digit numbers
Week 7
Week 9
Week 13
Week 21
Week 23
Week 29
Week 30
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use partitioning to double and halve
2-digit numbers
Week 23
Week 29
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check subtraction using addition
check halving using doubling
check multiplication using repeated addition
use different combinations of money to pay for items up to £2 and calculate
the change
order and compare items up to £10
record money spent and saved
Week 26
Week 16
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Week 26
Abacus
Year 3
Abacus
Year 4
Week 2
Week 5
Week 9
Week 1
Week 2
Week 5
Week 7
Week 9
Week 10
Week 11
Week 12
Week 15
Week 16
Week 17
Week 19
Week 21
Week 25
Week 26
Week 27
Week 30
Week 3
Week 6
Week 20
Week 30
Week 7
Week 20
Using number skills: Estimate and check
This is an area in which, at this stage, Abacus does not seem cover all of the skills required in the Numeracy Framework. During the remainder of the writing process, we will do our best to make
sure these skills are covered fully in the teaching for the Spring and/or Summer terms.
Using number skills: Manage money
This is an area in which Abacus does not cover all of the skills required in the Numeracy Framework. This means you may need to add some extra days teaching in your maths planning.
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National Numeracy Framework for Wales 2013
Where are the numeracy skills covered in Abacus?
Numeracy
Key Stage 2
Strands
Using
measuring
skills
Elements
Length,
weight/mass,
capacity
Abacus
Year 2
Year 3
Learners are able to:
 recognise that perimeter is the distance around a shape
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Time
LNF Year 3
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Temperature
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Area and
volume
Angle and
position
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use standard units of measure:
 length: measure on a ruler to the nearest ½ cm
use standard units of measure:
 weight/mass: use 5g, 10g and 100g weights
use standard units of measure:
 capacity: use litres and half litres; measure to the nearest 100ml
tell the time to the nearest 5 minutes on an analogue clock and calculate
how long it is to the next hour
read hours and minutes on a 12-hour digital clock using am/pm conventions
Abacus
Year 3
Abacus
Year 4
Week 14
Week 27
Week 28
Week 8
Week 24
Week 24
Week 24
Week 8
Week 28
Week 4
Week 18
Week 28
take temperature readings using thermometers and interpret readings
above and below 0°C
find areas by counting squares
use the four compass points to describe directions
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.
Using measuring skills: Area and volume; Angle and position
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 geography.
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National Numeracy Framework for Wales 2013
Where are the numeracy skills covered in Abacus?
Numeracy
Key Stage 2
Strands
Using data
skills
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Elements
Collect and
record data
Present and
analyse data
Interpret
results
LNF Year 3
Abacus
Year 2
Year 3
Learners are able to:
 represent data using:
 lists, tally charts, tables and diagrams
 represent data using:
 bar charts and bar line graphs labelled in 2s, 5s and 10s
 represent data using:
 pictograms where one symbol represents more than one unit using a
key
 represent data using:
 Venn and Carroll diagrams
 extract and interpret information from charts, timetables, diagrams and
graphs
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Abacus
Year 3
Abacus
Year 4
Week 18
Week 4
Week 24
Week 8
Week 28
Week 24
Week 28
Week 4
Week 24
Week 28
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