National Numeracy Framework for Wales 2013
Which numeracy skills are covered in each Abacus Evolve week?
Abacus Evolve Foundation (2012)–Year 1
Strand and Element abbreviations
Reasoning
= Developing numerical reasoning
Number
= Using number skills
Measuring
= Using measuring skills
Data
= Using data skills
Identify
Represent
Review
Number facts
Fractions, etc
Calculate
Estimate
Money
Length, etc
Time
Temperature
Area etc
Data
= Identify processes and connections
= Represent and communicate
= Review
= Use number facts and relationships
= Fractions, decimals, percentages and ratio
= Calculate using mental and written methods
= Estimate and check
= Manage money
= Length, weight/mass, capacity
= Time
= Temperature
= Area and volume / Angle and position
= Collect and record data / Present and analyse data / Interpret results
Text omitted from skills
In some instances, only part of a skill will be covered in an Abacus Evolve week For example, in Abacus Evolve Year 1 Week 8, learners subtract one 1-digit number from
another The skill that most closely matches this is Using number skills > Calculate using mental and written methods > add and subtract numbers involving up to 10 objects
But since the addition part isn’t covered in this week, the skill is presented as follows:
 [add and] subtract numbers involving up to 10 objects
‘Begin to’ objectives
Abacus Evolve has lots of small objectives, and some are stepping stones on the way towards more ‘milestone’ objectives In some weeks, learners are likely to be working
towards a skill, rather than fully ‘mastering’ it We have indicated these instances by prefacing the skill with [Begin to] For example, in Abacus Evolve Year 3 Week 21, learners
are beginning to round 3-digit numbers to the nearest 100 and 10 The equivalent skill from Year 4 is presented as follows:
 [Begin to] estimate by rounding to the nearest 10 or 100
Numerical reasoning skills
In Abacus Evolve, numerical reasoning is embedded throughout (For example: whole-class investigations; extension suggestions on workbook pages; ‘Owls’ and ‘Explores’ on
textbook pages; group activities; interactive problem solving and speaking and listening activities) We don’t list ‘using and applying’-type objectives in the teaching plans,
because we would run out of space! For the same reason, we haven’t included the Developing numerical reasoning skills in these charts
Abacus Evolve weeks with no matching skills
There are some weeks of Abacus Evolve for which there are no relevant skills However, this doesn’t mean that those weeks don’t need to be taught Not every element of the
National Curriculum mathematics programme of study is included in the LNF, but you will still need to cover the curriculum in full
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National Numeracy Framework for Wales 2013
Which numeracy skills are covered in each Abacus Evolve week?
Abacus Evolve Foundation (2012)–Year 1
Abacus Evolve
Week
1
Summary
Objectives
F: Numbers

Y1: Count in 1s to 20 and
on to 100; Count on or back
in 10s; Estimate a number
of objects

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



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


2



Y1: Know days of the week; 
Know seasons of the year; 
Begin to know months



F: Shape, Space and
Measures
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Numeracy Framework for Wales
Year
Strand
Element
Skill
F: Select the correct numeral to represent 1 to 5, then 1
to 10 objects
F: Count reliably with numbers from 1 to 20
Y1: Count on in 1s to 20 and on to 100
Y1: Read numbers up to 20 in words and figures
Y1: Estimate a number of objects up to 30
Y1: Count up to 30 objects
R
Number
Number facts

count reliably up to 10 objects
R
Number
Number facts

read [and write] numbers to at least 10
1
Number
Number facts

count reliably up to 20 objects
1
Number
Number facts

read [and write] numbers to at least 20
1
Number
Estimate

make a sensible estimate of a number of objects that
can be checked by counting
F: Record, using marks that they can interpret and
explain
F: Recognise numerals 1 to 5
F: Count reliably with numbers from 1 to 20
Y1: Count on and back in 10s from a multiple of 10
Y1: Estimate a number of objects and count by
grouping in 10s
R
Number
Number facts

count reliably up to 10 objects
R
Number
Number facts

read and write numbers to at least 10
1
Number
Estimate

make a sensible estimate of a number of objects that
can be checked by counting
2
Number
Number facts

count sets of objects by grouping in [2s, 5s or] 10s
F: Use everyday language related to time
F: Recognise, create and describe patterns
Y1: Begin to know and order the months of the year
Y1: Know the seasons of the year
Y1: Order familiar events in time
R
Measuring
Time

use the concept of time in terms of their daily activities
1
Measuring
Time

use the concept of time in terms of their daily and
weekly activities and the seasons of the year
F: Use everyday language related to time
Y1: Know the days of the week
Y1: Order familiar events in time
R
Measuring
Time

use the concept of time in terms of their daily activities
1
Measuring
Time

use the concept of time in terms of their daily and
weekly activities and the seasons of the year
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National Numeracy Framework for Wales 2013
Which numeracy skills are covered in each Abacus Evolve week?
Abacus Evolve Foundation (2012)–Year 1
Abacus Evolve
Week
3
Summary
F: Number; Shape, Space
and Measures
Y1: Say the number 1
more; Count on 1, 2, 3 or 4
from a given number
Objectives
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
4
F: Numbers

Y1: Know addition facts for 
pairs to 7; Relate addition
facts to an understanding of 
addition





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Year
Strand
Element
Skill
R
F: Use ordinal numbers in different contexts
F: Count reliably with numbers from 1 to 20
R
Y1: Count on 1 from a given number
Y1: Say the number that is 1 more than a given number 1
Number
Number facts

count reliably up to 10 objects
Number
Number facts

compare and order numbers to at least 10
Number
Number facts

compare and order numbers to at least 20
1
Number
Calculate

use ‘counting on’ strategies to add 2 collections, starting
with the larger number, e.g. 8 + 5
R
Number
Number facts

count reliably up to 10 objects
R
Number
Number facts

compare and order numbers to at least 10
1
Number
Calculate

add and subtract numbers involving up to 10 objects
1
Number
Calculate

use ‘counting on’ strategies to add 2 collections, starting
with the larger number, e.g. 8 + 5
F: In practical activities and discussion, begin to use the R
vocabulary involved in adding and subtracting
R
F: Say the number that is one more than a given
number
Y1: Know by heart addition facts for pairs of numbers
1
that total up to 6
Y1: Recognise a number of objects up to 6 without
counting
Number
Number facts

compare and order numbers to at least 10
Number
Calculate

combine two groups of objects to find ‘how many
altogether?’
Number
Number facts

use number facts within 10, i.e.:
– bonds of 10, e.g. 6 + 4
R
Number
Number facts

compare and order numbers to at least 10
R
Number
Calculate

combine two groups of objects to find ‘how many
altogether?’
1
Number
Number facts

use number facts within 10, i.e.:
– bonds of 10, e.g. 6 + 4
1
Number
Calculate

add [and subtract] numbers involving up to 10 objects
F: Recognise, create and describe patterns
F: Say the number that is one more than a given
number
F: Place numbers in order and say which number is
one more or one less than a given number
F: Count reliably with numbers from 1 to 20
Y1: Begin to use the + and = signs to record addition
sentences
Y1: Relate counting on to addition and to addition
sentences
Y1: Count on 1, 2, 3 or 4 from a given number
F: In practical activities and discussion, begin to use the
vocabulary involved in adding and subtracting
F: Say the number that is one more than a given
number
Y1: Relate addition facts for pairs of numbers to an
understanding of addition, including use of + and =
Y1: Begin to know by heart addition facts for pairs of
numbers that total up to 7
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National Numeracy Framework for Wales 2013
Which numeracy skills are covered in each Abacus Evolve week?
Abacus Evolve Foundation (2012)–Year 1
Abacus Evolve
Week
5
Summary
Objectives
F: Shape, Space and
Measures

Y1: Begin to use names of
common 2D shapes;
Describe features of
familiar 2D shapes







6
F: Number; Shape, Space
and Measures

Y1: Recognise value of

each digit in a teens

number; Say which is more
or less of 2 numbers







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Numeracy Framework for Wales
Year
Strand
Element
F: Begin to use mathematical names for ‘solid’ 3D
shapes and ‘flat’ 2D shapes, and mathematical terms to
describe shapes
F: Explore characteristics of everyday objects and
shapes and use mathematical language to describe
them
Y1: Begin to use the names of common 2D shapes:
circle, square, rectangle, triangle
Skill
No matching skills
R
F: Use familiar objects and common shapes to create
and recreate patterns and build models
1
F: Begin to use mathematical names for ‘solid’ 3D
shapes and ‘flat’ 2D shapes, and mathematical terms to
describe shapes
F: Recognise, create and describe patterns
Y1: Describe features of familiar 2D shapes: number of
sides and corners, types of sides
Y1: Visualise and name common 2D shapes and 3D
solids and describe their features; use them to make
patterns, pictures and models
Data
Data

sort and classify objects using one criterion
Data
Data

sort and classify objects using more than one criterion
R
F: Explore characteristics of everyday objects and
shapes and use mathematical language to describe
1
them
F: Recognise, create and describe patterns
1
F: Estimate how many objects they can see and checks
by counting them
F: Count an irregular arrangement of up to ten objects
F: Count reliably with numbers from 1 to 20
Y1: Recognise the value of each digit in a 'teens'
number
Number
Number facts

count reliably up to 10 objects
Number
Number facts

compare and order numbers to at least 20
Number
Estimate

make a sensible estimate of a number of objects that
can be checked by counting
R
F: Recognise numerals 1 to 5
F: Place numbers in order and say which number is
R
one more or one less than a given number
F: Count reliably with numbers from 1 to 20
R
Y1: Say which is more or less of two numbers
1
Number
Number facts

count reliably up to 10 objects
Number
Number facts

read [and write] numbers to at least 10
Number
Number facts

compare and order numbers to at least 10
Number
Number facts

compare and order numbers to at least 20
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National Numeracy Framework for Wales 2013
Which numeracy skills are covered in each Abacus Evolve week?
Abacus Evolve Foundation (2012)–Year 1
Abacus Evolve
Week
7
Summary
F: Shape, Space and
Measures
Objectives


Y1: Compare 2 or more
lengths or heights; Measure 
length using uniform nonstandard units





8
F: Numbers
Y1: Recognise doubling as
addition; Add by identifying
near doubles











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Numeracy Framework for Wales
Year
Strand
Element
Skill
R
F: Order two or three items by length or height
F: Use everyday language to talk about size, weight,
capacity, position, distance, time and money to
compare quantities and objects and solve problems
Y1: Compare two or more lengths or heights by direct
comparison
Measuring
Length, etc.

use direct comparisons with:
– length, height and distance, e.g. longer/shorter than
R–2
F: Order two or three items by length or height
F: Use everyday language to talk about size, weight,
capacity, position, distance, time and money to
compare quantities and objects and solve problems
R
Y1: Measure lengths using uniform non-standard units
(whole, half and quarter)
1
Y1: Estimate then measure lengths, recording
estimates
Y1: Compare two or more lengths or heights by direct
comparison
Reasoning
Identify

use knowledge and practical experience to inform
estimations
Measuring
Length, etc.

use direct comparisons with:
– length, height and distance, e.g. longer/shorter than
Measuring
Length, etc.

use non-standard units to measure:
– length, height and distance
F: Count actions or objects which cannot be moved
F: Recognise numerals 1 to 5
F: Count reliably with numbers from 1 to 20
Y1: Begin to know by heart doubles for numbers up to
at least 10
Y1: Know by heart doubles for numbers up to at least 5
Y1: Recognise doubling as the addition of two equal
amounts
R
Number
Number facts

count reliably up to 10 objects
R
Number
Number facts

read [and write] numbers to at least 10
1
Number
Number facts

use number facts within 10, i.e.
– doubling [and halving] e.g. 4 + 4
F: Estimate how many objects they can see and checks
by counting them
F: Count an irregular arrangement of up to ten objects
F: Recognise numerals 1 to 5
F: Solve problems, including doubling, halving and
sharing
F: Count reliably with numbers from 1 to 20
Y1: Add by identifying near doubles for numbers up to
10
R
Number
Number facts

count reliably up to 10 objects
R
Number
Number facts

read [and write] numbers to at least 10
1
Number
Number facts

use number facts within 10, i.e.:
– doubling [and halving] e.g. 4 + 4
1
Number
Calculate

add and subtract numbers involving up to 10 objects
1
Number
Estimate

make a sensible estimate of a number of objects that
can be checked by counting
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National Numeracy Framework for Wales 2013
Which numeracy skills are covered in each Abacus Evolve week?
Abacus Evolve Foundation (2012)–Year 1
Abacus Evolve
Week
9
Summary
F: Numbers
Objectives

Y1: Say the number 1 less; 
Count back in 1s; Subtract 
given number by counting
back







10
F: Shape, Space and
Measures

Y1: Recognise and order

coins; Pay exact sum using
smaller coins; Find totals of 
sets of coins







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Numeracy Framework for Wales
Year
Strand
Element
Skill
R
F: Say the number that is one more than a given
number
R
F: Count an irregular arrangement of up to ten objects
F: Place numbers in order and say which number is 1
one more or one less than a given number
Y1: Count back 1 from a given number
Y1: Say the number that is 1 less than a given number
Number
Number facts

count reliably up to 10 objects
Number
Number facts

compare and order numbers to at least 10
Number
Number facts

compare and order numbers to at least 20
F: In practical activities and discussion, begin to use the R
vocabulary involved in adding and subtracting
R
F: Place numbers in order and say which number is
one more or one less than a given number
1
F: Count reliably with numbers from 1 to 20
Y1: Subtract a 1-digit number from a 'teens' number by
counting back, not crossing 10
Y1: Subtract one 1-digit number from another
Number
Number facts

count reliably up to 10 objects
Number
Number facts

compare and order numbers to at least 10
Number
Calculate

[add and] subtract numbers involving up to 10 objects
R
F: Begin to use mathematical names for ‘solid’ 3D
shapes and ‘flat’ 2D shapes, and mathematical terms to
1
describe shapes
F: Solve problems, including doubling, halving and
sharing
Y1: Recognise coins of different values
Y1: Order coins according to their value
Number
Money

use 1p, 2p, 5p and 10p coins to pay for items
Number
Money

use different combinations of money to pay for items up
to 20p
1
F: Use familiar objects and common shapes to create
and recreate patterns and build models
F: Begin to use mathematical names for ‘solid’ 3D
1
shapes and ‘flat’ 2D shapes, and mathematical terms to
describe shapes
F: Explore characteristics of everyday objects and
shapes and use mathematical language to describe
them
Y1: Pay an exact sum using smaller coins up to 50p
Y1: Find totals of sets of coins
Y1: Exchange coins for equivalent in 10p and 1p coins
Number
Money

use different combinations of money to pay for items up
to 20p
Number
Money

find totals and give change from 10p
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National Numeracy Framework for Wales 2013
Which numeracy skills are covered in each Abacus Evolve week?
Abacus Evolve Foundation (2012)–Year 1
Abacus Evolve
Week
11
Summary
F: Shape, Space and
Measures
Objectives


Y1: Compare weights by
direct comparison; Measure 
weight using non-standard
units






12
F: Numbers
Y1: Recognise zero; Begin
to read numbers to 100 in
words; Count objects by
grouping in 10s












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Numeracy Framework for Wales
Year
Strand
Element
Skill
R
F: Order two or three items by length or height
F: Explore characteristics of everyday objects and
shapes and use mathematical language to describe
them
F: Use everyday language to talk about size, weight,
capacity, position, distance, time and money to
compare quantities and objects and solve problems
Y1: Compare two or more weights by direct comparison
Measuring
Length, etc.
 use direct comparisons with:
– length, height and distance, e.g. longer/shorter than
– weight/mass, e.g. heavier/lighter than
R
F: Explore characteristics of everyday objects and
shapes and use mathematical language to describe
them
F: Use everyday language to talk about size, weight,
1
capacity, position, distance, time and money to
compare quantities and objects and solve problems
F: Solve problems, including doubling, halving and
sharing
Y1: Measure weights using uniform non-standard units
(whole and half)
Y1: Estimate then measure weights, recording
estimates
Measuring
Length, etc.
 use direct comparisons with:
– length, height and distance, e.g. longer/shorter than
– weight/mass, e.g. heavier/lighter than
Measuring
Length, etc.

use non-standard units to measure:
– weight/mass
F: Use ordinal numbers in different contexts
F: Estimate how many objects they can see and checks
by counting them
F: Count an irregular arrangement of up to ten objects
F: Solve problems, including doubling, halving and
sharing
F: Count reliably with numbers from 1 to 20
Y1: Begin to read numbers up to 100 in words and
figures
Y1: Write numbers up to 10 in words and up to 11 in
figures
Y1: Recognise zero
R
Number
Number facts

count reliably up to 10 objects
1
Number
Number facts

use number facts within 10, i.e.:
– doubling and halving, e.g. 4 + 4
1
Number
Estimate

make a sensible estimate of a number of objects that
can be checked by counting
2
Number
Number facts

read [and write] numbers to 100
F: Recognise numerals 1 to 5
F: Solve problems, including doubling, halving and
sharing
Y1: Count a large number of objects by grouping
in 10s
Y1: Count on and back in 10s from a 1-digit number
R
Number
Number facts

read [and write] numbers to at least 10
2
Number
Number facts

count sets of objects by grouping in [2s, 5s or] 10s
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National Numeracy Framework for Wales 2013
Which numeracy skills are covered in each Abacus Evolve week?
Abacus Evolve Foundation (2012)–Year 1
Abacus Evolve
Week
13
Summary
Objectives
F: Numbers

Y1: Count on and back in
1s or 10s; Say the number
that is 1 or 10 more or less





14
F: Shape, Space and
Measures

Y1: Begin to use the names 
of common 3D shapes;
Describe features of
familiar 3D shapes






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Numeracy Framework for Wales
Year
Strand
Element
Skill
F: Place numbers in order and say which number is R
one more or one less than a given number
Y1: Count on and back in 1s or 10s up to 100
Number
Number facts

compare and order numbers to at least 10
F: In practical activities and discussion, begin to use the R
vocabulary involved in adding and subtracting
F: Place numbers in order and say which number is
one more or one less than a given number
Y1: Count on and back in 1s or 10s up to 100
Y1: Say the number that is 1 or 10 more or less than a
given number
Number
Number facts

compare and order numbers to at least 10
F: Begin to use mathematical names for ‘solid’ 3D
shapes and ‘flat’ 2D shapes, and mathematical terms to
describe shapes
F: Explore characteristics of everyday objects and
shapes and use mathematical language to describe
them
Y1: Begin to use the names of common 3D shapes:
cube, cuboid, cylinder, sphere, cone, pyramid
Y1: Begin to relate solid shapes to pictures of them
R
F: Explore characteristics of everyday objects and
shapes and use mathematical language to describe
1
them
F: Recognise, create and describe patterns
F: Solve problems, including doubling, halving and
sharing
Y1: Describe features of familiar 3D shapes: number,
shapes and types of faces
No matching skills
Data
Data

sort and classify objects using one criterion
Data
Data

sort and classify objects using more than one criterion
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National Numeracy Framework for Wales 2013
Which numeracy skills are covered in each Abacus Evolve week?
Abacus Evolve Foundation (2012)–Year 1
Abacus Evolve
Week
15
Summary
Objectives
F: Numbers

Y1: Know addition facts for
pairs that total up to 8









16
F: Numbers

Y1: Understand and use
ordinal numbers; Order
numbers to 20; Say a
number between
2 numbers







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Numeracy Framework for Wales
Year
Strand
Element
Skill
F: In practical activities and discussion, begin to use the 1
vocabulary involved in adding and subtracting
F: Solve problems, including doubling, halving and
2
sharing
Y1: Relate number bonds to an understanding of
addition, including use of +, -, =
Y1: Begin to recognise that addition can be done in any
order
Y1: Know by heart addition facts for pairs of numbers
that total up to 7
Number
Number facts

use number facts within 10, i.e.:
– bonds of 10, e.g. 6 + 4
Number
Estimate

use checking strategies:
– repeat addition in a different order
F: In practical activities and discussion, begin to use the R
vocabulary involved in adding and subtracting
F: Using quantities and objects, add and subtract
1
two single-digit numbers and count on or back to
find the answer
Y1: Relate addition facts for pairs of numbers to an
understanding of addition, including use of +, -, = and
missing numbers
Y1: Know by heart addition and subtraction facts for
pairs of numbers that total up to 8
Y1: Begin to use patterns of similar calculations (e.g. 10
– 0 = 10, 10 – 1 = 9, 10 – 2 = 8, …)
Number
Calculate

combine two groups of objects to find ‘how many
altogether?’
Number
Number facts

use number facts within 10, i.e.:
– bonds of 10, e.g. 6 + 4
F: Select the correct numeral to represent 1 to 5, then 1 R
to 10 objects
F: Recognise numerals 1 to 5
F: Count reliably with numbers from 1 to 20
Y1: Understand and use ordinal numbers up to at least
20th
Number
Number facts

R
Number
Number facts

count reliably up to 10 objects
1
Number
Number facts

compare and order numbers to at least 20
F: Count objects to 10, and beginning to count beyond
10
F: Count reliably with numbers from 1 to 20
Y1: Order numbers up to at least 20
Y1: Begin to say a number lying between two numbers
read and write numbers to at least 10
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National Numeracy Framework for Wales 2013
Which numeracy skills are covered in each Abacus Evolve week?
Abacus Evolve Foundation (2012)–Year 1
Abacus Evolve
Week
17
Summary
F: Shape, Space and
Measures
Objectives


Y1: Describe position;
Describe direction and
movement










18
F: Numbers

Y1: Add by counting on;

Add or subtract multiples of
10 by counting on or back

in 10s

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Last updated: 6th August 2013
Numeracy Framework for Wales
Year
Strand
Element
Skill
F: Can describe their relative position such as ‘behind’ R
or 'next' to
1
F: Use everyday language to talk about size, weight,
capacity, position, distance, time and money to
compare quantities and objects and solve problems
Y1: Describe direction and movement: forwards,
backwards, up, down, left, right
Y1: Describe position: above, below, beside, left, right
Measuring
Area, etc.
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move in given directions
Measuring
Area, etc.
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make whole turns and half turns
F: Can describe their relative position such as ‘behind’ R
or 'next' to
1
F: Use everyday language to talk about size, weight,
capacity, position, distance, time and money to
compare quantities and objects and solve problems
F: Solve problems, including doubling, halving and
sharing
F: Respond to instructions involving a two-part
sequence
Y1: Describe direction and movement: forwards,
backwards, up, down, left, right
Y1: Describe position: above, below, beside, left, right
Y1: Make whole turns, half turns and quarter turns
Y1: Talk about things that turn
Measuring
Area, etc.
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move in given directions
Measuring
Area, etc.
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make whole turns and half turns
F: Find the total number of items in two groups by
counting all of them
F: Use the language of ‘more’ and ‘fewer’ to compare
two sets of objects
F: Using quantities and objects, add and subtract
two single-digit numbers and count on or back to
find the answer
Y1: Add by counting on, not bridging a multiple of 10
other than 10 or 20
R
Number
Number facts
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compare and order numbers to at least 10
R
Number
Calculate
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combine two groups of objects to find ‘how many
altogether?’
1
Number
Calculate
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use ‘counting on’ strategies to add 2 collections, starting
with the larger number, e.g. 8 + 5
F: Use the language of ‘more’ and ‘fewer’ to compare
two sets of objects
Y1: Add two multiples of 10 by counting on in 10s
R
Number
Number facts
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compare and order numbers to at least 10
1
Number
Calculate

use ‘counting on’ strategies to add 2 collections, starting
with the larger number, e.g. 8 + 5
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National Numeracy Framework for Wales 2013
Which numeracy skills are covered in each Abacus Evolve week?
Abacus Evolve Foundation (2012)–Year 1
Abacus Evolve
Week
19
Summary
Objectives
F: Numbers
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Y1: Subtract a 1-digit
number from a 2-digit
number; Subtract by
counting back
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Y1: Read time on an
analogue clock; Organise
and interpret information in
simple tables
Element
Skill
Number facts

count reliably up to 10 objects
R
Number
Number facts

compare and order numbers to at least 10
1
Number
Calculate
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add and subtract numbers involving up to 10 objects
2
Number
Calculate

find small differences within 20 by using ‘counting on’
strategies
Number
Number facts

compare and order numbers to at least 10
Number
Calculate

add and subtract numbers involving up to 10 objects
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F: In practical activities and discussion, begin to use the R
vocabulary involved in adding and subtracting
1
F: Place numbers in order and say which number is
one more or one less than a given number
2
Y1: Subtract by counting back to a multiple of 10
Number
Calculate

find small differences within 20 by using ‘counting on’
strategies
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F: Use everyday language related to time
Y1: Read the time to the hour on analogue clocks
R
Measuring
Time
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demonstrate a developing sense of how long tasks and
everyday events take
R
Measuring
Time
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use the concept of time in terms of their daily activities
1
Measuring
Time
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use standard units of time to read ‘o’clock’ using both
analogue and 12-hour digital clocks
R
Measuring
Time
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demonstrate a developing sense of how long tasks and
everyday events take
R
Measuring
Time
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use the concept of time in terms of their daily activities
1
Data
Data
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collect information by voting or sorting and represent it
in pictures, objects or drawings
1
Data
Data
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make lists and tables based on data collected
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Strand
Number
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F: Shape, Space and
Measures
Year
R
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20
Numeracy Framework for Wales
F: Place numbers in order and say which number is
one more or one less than a given number
F: Count reliably with numbers from 1 to 20
Y1: Begin to subtract a 1-digit number from a 2-digit
number by counting back, not crossing 10
Y1: Count back 1 from a given number
F: Use everyday language related to time
F: Solve problems, including doubling, halving and
sharing
Y1: Sort and organise information using objects or
pictures
Y1: Organise information in simple lists, tables,
pictograms or block graphs
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National Numeracy Framework for Wales 2013
Which numeracy skills are covered in each Abacus Evolve week?
Abacus Evolve Foundation (2012)–Year 1
Abacus Evolve
Week
21
Summary
F: Numbers
Y1: Count a number of
objects by grouping in 5s or
10s; Add multiples of 10 to
2-digit numbers
Objectives
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22
F: Numbers
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Y1: Partition numbers into
T and U; Order numbers;
Say a number lying
between 2 numbers
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Last updated: 6th August 2013
Numeracy Framework for Wales
Year
Strand
Element
Skill
R
F: Count reliably with numbers from 1 to 20
Y1: Count a number of objects by grouping in 5s or 10s
1
Number
Number facts
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count reliably up to 10 objects
Number
Number facts
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count reliably up to 20 objects
2
Number
Number facts
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count sets of objects by grouping in [2s,] 5s or 10s
R
Number
Number facts

count reliably up to 10 objects
R
Number
Number facts
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read and write numbers to at least 10
R
Number
Number facts
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compare and order numbers to at least 10
1
Number
Calculate
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use ‘counting on’ strategies to add 2 collections, starting
with the larger number, e.g. 8 + 5
F: In practical activities and discussion, begin to use the R
vocabulary involved in adding and subtracting
R
F: Use the language of ‘more’ and ‘fewer’ to compare
two sets of objects
Y1: Begin to partition 2-digit numbers into T and U
1
Number
Number facts

compare and order numbers to at least 10
Measuring
Length, etc.

use direct comparisons with:
 length, height and distance, e.g. longer/shorter than
Number
Number facts

compare and order numbers to at least 20
R
Number
Number facts
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count reliably up to 10 objects
R
Number
Number facts

read and write numbers to at least 10
R
Number
Number facts
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compare and order numbers to at least 10
1
Number
Number facts

compare and order numbers to at least 20
2
Number
Number facts
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compare and order 2-digit numbers
F: Recognise numerals 1 to 5
F: Solve problems, including doubling, halving and
sharing
F: Place numbers in order and say which number is
one more or one less than a given number
F: Count reliably with numbers from 1 to 20
Y1: Begin to add a multiple of 10 to a 2-digit number by
counting on in 10s
Y1: Say the number that is 10 more or less than a given
number
F: In practical activities and discussion, begin to use the
vocabulary involved in adding and subtracting
F: Use the language of ‘more’ and ‘fewer’ to compare
two sets of objects
F: Recognise numerals 1 to 5
F: Solve problems, including doubling, halving and
sharing
F: Count reliably with numbers from 1 to 20
Y1: Order numbers up to at least 30
Y1: Say a number lying between two numbers up to at
least 50
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National Numeracy Framework for Wales 2013
Which numeracy skills are covered in each Abacus Evolve week?
Abacus Evolve Foundation (2012)–Year 1
Abacus Evolve
Week
23
Summary
Objectives
F: Shape, Space and
Measures
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Y1: Know addition and
subtraction facts for pairs
that total 9 and 10
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24
F: Shape, Space and
Measures
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Y1: Read time to the hour
and half hour on analogue
clocks; Measure time in
minutes
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Numeracy Framework for Wales
Year
Strand
Element
Skill
1
F: Begin to use mathematical names for ‘solid’ 3D
shapes and ‘flat’ 2D shapes, and mathematical terms to
describe shapes
F: Explore characteristics of everyday objects and
shapes and use mathematical language to describe
them
Y1: Record addition and subtraction facts for pairs of
numbers that total up to 9, using +, - and = in number
sentences
Y1: Know by heart addition and subtraction facts for
pairs of numbers that total up to 9
Number
Number facts
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use number facts within 10, i.e.:
– bonds of 10, e.g. 6 + 4
1
Number
Number facts
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use number facts within 10, i.e.:
– bonds of 10, e.g. 6 + 4
1
F: Explore characteristics of everyday objects and
shapes and use mathematical language to describe
them
2
Y1: Read the time to the hour and half hour on
analogue clocks
Measuring
Time
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use standard units of time to read ‘o’clock’ using [both]
analogue [and 12 hour digital] clocks
Measuring
Time
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read ‘half past’ [, ‘quarter past’ and ‘quarter to’] on an
analogue clock
1
F: Begin to use mathematical names for ‘solid’ 3D
shapes and ‘flat’ 2D shapes, and mathematical terms to
describe shapes
F: Explore characteristics of everyday objects and
shapes and use mathematical language to describe
them
F: Use everyday language to talk about size, weight,
capacity, position, distance, time and money to
compare quantities and objects and solve problems
Y1: Begin to use units to measure time: minutes
Measuring
Time

use standard units of time to read ‘o’clock’ using [both]
analogue [and 12 hour digital] clocks
F: Recognise, create and describe patterns
Y1: Record addition and subtraction facts for pairs of
numbers that total 10, using +, - and = in number
sentences
Y1: Know by heart addition and subtraction facts for
pairs of numbers that total 10
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National Numeracy Framework for Wales 2013
Which numeracy skills are covered in each Abacus Evolve week?
Abacus Evolve Foundation (2012)–Year 1
Abacus Evolve
Week
25
Summary
F: Numbers
Y1: Subtract a 1-digit
number from a 2-digit
number; Subtract 1
multiple of 10 from
another
Objectives
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26
F: Shape, Space and
Measures
Y1: Compare two or more
capacities; Measure
capacities using nonstandard units
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Last updated: 6th August 2013
Numeracy Framework for Wales
Year
Strand
Element
Skill
R
Number
Calculate
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take away objects to find ‘how many are left?’
2
Number
Calculate
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use mental recall of number facts to 10 and place value
to add or subtract larger numbers,
e.g. 24 + 4, 30 + 5, 34 + 10
F: In practical activities and discussion, begin to use the R
vocabulary involved in adding and subtracting
2
Y1: Subtract one multiple of 10 from another
Number
Calculate

take away objects to find ‘how many are left?’
Number
Calculate

use mental recall of number facts to 10 and place value
to add or subtract larger numbers,
e.g. 24 + 4, 30 + 5, 34 + 10
R
F: Order two items by weight or capacity
F: Use everyday language to talk about size, weight,
capacity, position, distance, time and money to
1
compare quantities and objects and solve problems
Y1: Compare two or more capacities by direct
comparison: pouring
Measuring
Length, etc.
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use direct comparisons with:
– capacity, e.g. holds more/less than
Measuring
Length, etc.

use non-standard units to measure:
– capacity
R
F: Order two items by weight or capacity
F: Use everyday language to talk about size, weight,
capacity, position, distance, time and money to
compare quantities and objects and solve problems
1
F: Solve problems, including doubling, halving and
sharing
1
Y1: Measure capacities using uniform non-standard
units (whole and half)
Y1: Begin to estimate, then measure capacities,
recording estimates
Measuring
Length, etc.

use direct comparisons with:
– weight/mass, e.g. heavier/lighter than
– capacity, e.g. holds more/less than
Number
Fractions, etc. 
Measuring
Length, etc.
F: Using quantities and objects, add and subtract
two single-digit numbers and count on or back to
find the answer
Y1: Subtract a 1-digit number from a 2-digit number by
counting back, crossing 10
Y1: Subtract a 1-digit number from a 2-digit number by
counting back, not crossing 10
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find halves in practical situations
use non-standard units to measure:
– weight/mass
– capacity
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National Numeracy Framework for Wales 2013
Which numeracy skills are covered in each Abacus Evolve week?
Abacus Evolve Foundation (2012)–Year 1
Abacus Evolve
Week
27
Summary
F: Numbers
Objectives
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Y1: Exchange coins up to

10p for smaller coins; Add 
sets of coins to give change
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28
F: Shape, Space and
Measures
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Y1: Count on in 2s or 5s;
Begin to recognise odd and 
even numbers
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Last updated: 6th August 2013
Numeracy Framework for Wales
Year
Strand
Element
Skill
R
Number
Number facts

compare and order numbers to at least 10
R
Number
Money
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use 1p, 2p, 5p and 10p coins to pay for items
1
Number
Money

use different combinations of money to pay for items up
to 20p
1
Number
Money
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find totals and give change from 10p
R
Number
Number facts

count reliably up to 10 objects
R
Number
Money

use 1p, 2p, 5p and 10p coins to pay for items
1
Number
Estimate

make a sensible estimate of a number of objects that
can be checked by counting
1
Number
Money

find totals and give change from 10p
R
F: Order two or three items by length or height
F: Explore characteristics of everyday objects and
shapes and use mathematical language to describe
2
them
F: Use everyday language to talk about size, weight,
capacity, position, distance, time and money to
2
compare quantities and objects and solve problems
F: Solve problems, including doubling, halving and
sharing
Y1: Begin to count on in 3s from zero
Y1: Count on in 2s or 5s up to 100
Measuring
Length, etc.

use direct comparisons with:
– length, height and distance, e.g. longer/shorter than
Number
Number facts

count sets of objects by grouping in 2s, 5s
[or 10s]
Number
Number facts

recall and use 2, 5 [and 10] multiplication tables
F: Use everyday language to talk about size, weight, R
capacity, position, distance, time and money to
compare quantities and objects and solve problems
2
F: Solve problems, including doubling, halving and
sharing
Y1: Begin to recognise odd and even numbers up to at
least 20
Measuring
Length, etc.

use direct comparisons with:
– length, height and distance, e.g. longer/shorter than
Number
Number facts

recall and use 2 [, 5 and 10] multiplication tables
F: Use the language of ‘more’ and ‘fewer’ to compare
two sets of objects
F: Recognise numerals 1 to 5
Y1: Exchange coins up to 10p for equivalent in smaller
coins
F: Estimate how many objects they can see and checks
by counting them
F: Count objects to 10, and beginning to count beyond
10
Y1: Begin to recognise that more than two numbers can
be added together
Y1: Find totals of sets of coins
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National Numeracy Framework for Wales 2013
Which numeracy skills are covered in each Abacus Evolve week?
Abacus Evolve Foundation (2012)–Year 1
Abacus Evolve
Week
29
Summary
F: Numbers
Objectives
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Y1: Add 2 ‘teens’ numbers, 
not crossing 10; Solve ‘reallife’ problems involving
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money
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30
F: Numbers; Shape, Space 
and Measures
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Y1: Add TU + U; Find the
difference between 2
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numbers by counting on
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Last updated: 6th August 2013
Numeracy Framework for Wales
Year
Strand
Element
Skill
R
Number
Number facts
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compare and order numbers to at least 10
R
Number
Money
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use 1p, 2p, 5p and 10p coins to pay for items
1
Number
Calculate
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use ‘counting on’ strategies to add 2 collections, starting
with the larger number, e.g. 8 + 5
1
Number
Estimate

make a sensible estimate of a number of objects that
can be checked by counting
2
Number
Calculate

use mental recall of number facts to 10 and place value
to add or subtract larger numbers,
e.g. 24 + 4, 30 + 5, 34 + 10
F: In practical activities and discussion, begin to use the
vocabulary involved in adding and subtracting
F: Use the language of ‘more’ and ‘fewer’ to compare
two sets of objects
F: Using quantities and objects, add and subtract
two single-digit numbers and count on or back to
find the answer
Y1: Add and subtract 9 by adding and
subtracting 10
Y1: Solve ‘real-life’ problems involving money (change)
R
Number
Calculate

combine two groups of objects to find ‘how many
altogether?’
R
Number
Calculate

take away objects to find ‘how many are left?’
R
Number
Money

use 1p, 2p, 5p and 10p coins to pay for items
1
Number
Calculate

use ‘counting on’ strategies to add 2 collections, starting
with the larger number, e.g. 8 + 5
1
Number
Money

find totals and give change from 10p
F: In practical activities and discussion, begin to use the
vocabulary involved in adding and subtracting
F: Estimate how many objects they can see and check
by counting them
F: Using quantities and objects, add and subtract
two single-digit numbers and count on or back to
find the answer
Y1: Add a 1-digit number to a 2-digit number, crossing a
multiple of 10
Y1: Add a 1-digit number to a 2-digit number, not
crossing a multiple of 10
R
Number
Calculate

combine two groups of objects to find ‘how many
altogether?’
R
Number
Calculate

take away objects to find ‘how many are left?’
R
Data
Data
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sort and classify objects using one criterion
1
Number
Estimate

make a sensible estimate of a number of objects that
can be checked by counting
2
Number
Calculate

use mental recall of number facts to 10 and place value
to add or subtract larger numbers,
e.g. 24 + 4, 30 + 5, 34 + 10
F: Solve problems, including doubling, halving and
sharing
F: Using quantities and objects, add and subtract
two single-digit numbers and count on or back to
find the answer
Y1: Find a small difference between two numbers by
counting on
2
Number
Calculate

find small differences within 20 by using ‘counting on’
strategies
F: In practical activities and discussion, begin to use the
vocabulary involved in adding and subtracting
F: Estimate how many objects they can see and check
by counting them
F: Place numbers in order and say which number is
one more or one less than a given number
Y1: Begin to add two 'teens' numbers, not crossing a
multiple of 10
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