National Numeracy Framework for Wales 2013
Where are the numeracy skills covered in Abacus?
LNF Year 5
WORK IN PROGRESS!
Please note that this chart is not complete. Only the Year 1–5 lesson plans for the Autumn term have been finalised. The plans for the Spring and Summer terms for Years 1–5,
and the whole of Year 6, are still a work in progress. When all the lesson plans are finalised, this chart will be replaced with an updated version. Until then, we hope you will still
find this chart useful, as it should give you a good idea of the coverage of the Numeracy Framework you can expect from Abacus.
Numeracy
Key Stage 2
Strands
Developing
numerical
reasoning
Elements
Identify
processes and
connections
Represent and
communicate
Review
Abacus
Year 4
Year 5
Abacus
Year 5
Abacus
Year 6
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
Abacus
Year 4
Year 5
Learners are able to:
 read and write numbers to 100 000

compare numbers with 1 and 2 decimal places
Week 16
Week 22
Week 25

use mental strategies to recall multiplication tables for 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 8 and 10
and use to solve division problems
multiply and divide numbers and decimals by 10 and 100
Week 26
Week 16
Week 22
Week 29
Week 25
Week 3
Week 11
Week 23
Week 9
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
Week 21
Abacus
Year 5
Week 1
Week 9
Week 11
Week 3
Week 9
Week 11
Week 23
Week 6

Fractions,
decimals,
percentages
and ratio
LNF Year 5
use understanding of simple fraction and decimal equivalences when
measuring and calculating, e.g. 1/2 = 0.5, 1/10 = 0.1
calculate fractional quantities,
e.g. 1/8 of 24 = 3, so 5/8 of 24 = 15
use doubling and halving strategies when working with simple proportions
Abacus
Year 6
Week 17
Using number skills: Fractions, decimals, percentages and ratio
Proportion is not covered in Abacus until Year 6. In the Numeracy Framework, it should be introduced in Year 5 and then built upon in Year 6. This means you will need to add in some extra days
teaching in your Year 5 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
number
skills
Elements
Calculate
using mental
and written
methods
Estimate and
check
Manage money
LNF Year 5
Abacus
Year 4
Year 5
Learners are able to:
 find differences between numbers with 1 decimal place
 add and subtract 3-digit numbers using an appropriate mental or written
method

multiply and divide 3-digit numbers by a single-digit number

check answers using inverse operations

estimate by rounding to the nearest 10, 100 or 1000


order and compare the cost of items up to £1000
add and subtract totals less than £100 using correct notation, e.g. £28.18 +
£33.45


plan and track money and savings by keeping accurate records
realise that budgeting is important
Week 5
Week 7
Week 9
Week 11
Week 12
Week 16
Week 17
Week 19
Week 26
Week 27
Week 10
Week 12
Week 15
Week 20
Week 23
Week 29
Week 30
Week 9
Week 11
Week 16
Week 22
Week 23
Abacus
Year 5
Abacus
Year 6
Week 15
Week 2
Week 5
Week 20
Week 7
Week 10
Week 16
Week 17
Week 22
Week 27
Week 10
Week 25
Week 9
Week 5
Week 15
Week 21
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 4
Year 5
Learners are able to:
 measure perimeters
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
Time
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
Temperature

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Area and
volume
Angle and
position
LNF Year 5
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
use measuring instruments with 10 equal divisions between each major
unit, and record using decimal notation, e.g. 4.2cm, 1.3kg
make use of conversions,
e.g. ¼ of a km = 250m
read and use analogue and digital clocks
time events in minutes and seconds, and order the results
carry out practical activities involving timed events and explain which unit of
time is the most appropriate
measure and record temperatures involving positive and negative readings
calculate temperature differences, including those involving temperature
rise and fall across 0°C
calculate, estimate and compare the area of squares and rectangles using
standard units
find volumes by counting and other practical methods
use coordinates to specify location
Abacus
Year 5
Abacus
Year 6
Week 4
Week 28
Week 14
Week 18
Week 4
Week 14
Week 4
Week 23
Week 30
Week 28
Week 28
Week 28
Week 24
Using measuring skills: Time
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.
Using measuring skills: Temperature
This is an area in which Abacus Evolve 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
Key Stage 2
Strands
Using data
skills
Elements
Collect and
record data
Present and
analyse data
Interpret
results
LNF Year 5
Abacus
Year 4
Year 5
Learners are able to:
 represent data using:
 lists, tally charts, tables, diagrams and frequency tables
 represent data using:
 bar charts, grouped data charts, line graphs and conversion graphs
 extract and interpret information from an increasing range of diagrams,
timetables and graphs (including pie charts)
 use mean, median, mode and range to describe a data set
Abacus
Year 5
Abacus
Year 6
Week 14
Week 30
Week 30
Using data skills
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.
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