National Numeracy Framework for Wales 2013
Where are the numeracy skills covered in Abacus Evolve?
Numeracy
Foundation Phase
Strands
Developing
numerical
reasoning
Elements
Identify
processes and
connections
Represent and
communicate
Review
Year 1
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
LNF Year 1
Abacus Evolve
Foundation
Abacus Evolve
Foundation–Year 1
Wk 7
Abacus Evolve
Year 1
Abacus Evolve
Year 1–2
Abacus Evolve
Year 2
Wk 7 (C3.a)
Wk 7 (C3.b)
Developing numerical reasoning
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 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 Evolve gives very good coverage of the
Developing numerical reasoning skills.
Last updated: 6th August 2013
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National Numeracy Framework for Wales 2013
Where are the numeracy skills covered in Abacus Evolve?
Numeracy
Foundation Phase
Strands
Using
number
skills
Elements
Use number
facts and
relationships
Year 1
Learners are able to:
 count reliably up to 20 objects
Last updated: 6th August 2013
Abacus Evolve
Foundation
Wk 16
Wk 18
Wk 27
Abacus Evolve
F–Year 1
Abacus Evolve
Year 1
Abacus Evolve
Year 1–2
Wk 1
Wk 21
Wk 1 (A1.a)
Wk 4 (B1.c)
Wk 1 (A1.a)

read and write numbers to at least 20
Wk 1
Wk 1 (A1.a)
Wk 11 (A2.a)

compare and order numbers to at least 20
Wk 3
Wk 6
Wk 9
Wk 16
Wk 22
Wk 2 (A1.c)
Wk 2 (A1.d)
Wk 12 (A2.d)
Wk 22 (A3.d)
Wk 1(A1.a)
Wk 11 (A2.a)
Wk 22 (A3.c)
Wk 2 (A1.c)
Wk 2 (A1.d)
Wk 12 (A2.d)
Wk 22 (A3.d)

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
Wk 8
Wk 12
Wk 9 (E1.a)
Wk 9 (E1.b)
Wk 9 (E1.a)
Wk 9 (E1.b)
Wk 4
Wk 15
Wk 23
Wk 4 (B1.c)
Wk 4 (B1.d)
Wk 13 (B2.a)
Wk 13 (B2.b)
Wk 23 (B3.a)
Wk 23 (B3.b)
Wk 26
Wk 5 (C1.b)
Wk 4 (B1.c)
Wk 4 (B1.d)
Wk 13 (B2.a)
Wk 13 (B2.b)
Wk 23 (B3.a)
Wk 23 (B3.b)
Wk 24 (B3.c)
Wk 23 (B3.b)
Wk 25 (C3.b)

Fractions,
decimals,
percentages
and ratio
LNF Year 1

find halves in practical situations
Wk 15
Wk 30
Abacus Evolve
Year 2
Wk 13 (B2.a)
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National Numeracy Framework for Wales 2013
Where are the numeracy skills covered in Abacus Evolve?
Numeracy
Foundation Phase
Strands
Using
number
skills
Elements
Calculate
using mental
and written
methods
Year 1
LNF Year 1
Abacus Evolve
Foundation
Learners are able to:
 add and subtract numbers involving up to 10 objects
Abacus Evolve
F–Year 1
Wk 3
Wk 4
Wk 8
Wk 9
Wk 19

use ‘counting on’ strategies to add 2 collections,
starting with the larger number, e.g. 8 + 5
Wk 15
Wk 29
Wk 3
Wk 18
Wk 21
Wk 29
Estimate and
check

make a sensible estimate of a number of objects that
can be checked by counting
Wk 6
Wk 8
Wk 12
Wk 27
Wk 29
Wk 30
Manage money

use different combinations of money to pay for items
up to 20p
Wk 1
Wk 6
Wk 8
Wk 12
Wk 27
Wk 29
Wk 30
Wk 10
Wk 27

find totals and give change from 10p
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Wk 10
Wk 27
Wk 29
Abacus Evolve
Year 1
Abacus Evolve
Year 1–2
Wk 3 (B1.a)
Wk 4 (B1.d)
Wk 8 (D1.c)
Wk 8 (D1.d
Wk 23 (B3.a)
Wk 23 (B3.b)
Wk 27 (D3.a)
Wk 3 (B1.b)
Wk 18 (D2.c)
Wk 18 (D2.d)
Wk 19 (E2.a)
Wk 19 (E2.b)
Wk 1 (A1.a)
Wk 1 (A1.b)
Wk 8 (D1.c)
Wk 8 (D1.d)
Wk 20 (E2.c)
Wk 28 (D3.d)
Wk 10 (E1.d)
Wk 30 (E3.c)
Wk 10 (E1.c)
Wk 10 (E1.d)
Wk 30 (E3.c)
Wk 28 (D3.d)
Wk 30 (E3.d)
Wk 10 (E1.d)
Wk 28 (D3.d)
Wk 30 (E3.d)
Abacus Evolve
Year 2
Wk 3 (B1.a)
Wk 3 (B1.b)
Wk 18 (D2.c)
Wk 18 (D2.d)
Wk 21 (A3.b)
Wk 1 (A1.a)
Wk 1 (A1.b)
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National Numeracy Framework for Wales 2013
Where are the numeracy skills covered in Abacus Evolve?
Numeracy
Foundation Phase
Strands
Using
measuring
skills
Elements
Length,
weight/mass,
capacity
Time
Using data
skills
Year 1
Learners are able to:
 use non-standard units to measure:
 length, height and distance

weight/mass

capacity
LNF Year 1
Abacus Evolve
Foundation
Wk 28
Abacus Evolve
F–Year 1
Abacus Evolve
Year 1
Abacus Evolve
Year 1–2
Wk 7
Wk 5 (C1.b)
Wk 5 (C1.b)
Wk 11
Wk 26
Wk 26
Wk 15 (C2.b)
Wk 15 (C2.a)
Wk 15 (C2.b)
Wk 25 (C3.a)
Wk 25 (C3.b)
Wk 15 (C2.b)
Wk 16 (C2.c)
Wk 26 (C3.c)
Wk 26 (C3.d)
Wk 6 (C1.c)
Wk 6 (C1.d)
Wk 25 (C3.b)

use standard units of time to read ‘o’clock’ using both
analogue and 12-hour digital clocks
Wk 20
Wk 24
Wk 16 (C2.c)
Wk 26 (C3.c)

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
Wk 2
Wk 6 (C1.c)
Wk 6 (C1.d)
Wk 17
Wk 14 (B2.d)
Wk 14 (B2.c)
Wk 14 (B2.d)
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
Wk 5
Wk 14
Wk 20
Wk 7 (D1.b)
Wk 17 (D2.b)
Wk 16 (C2.d)
Wk 7 (D1.b)
Wk 17 (D2.b)
Wk 16 (C2.d)
Wk 20
Wk 16 (C2.d)
Wk 16 (C2.d)
Temperature

Area and
volume
Angle and
position
Collect and
record data
Present and
analyse data
Interpret
results




Abacus Evolve
Year 2
Wk 25 (C3.a)
Wk 6 (C1.d)
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.
Last updated: 6th August 2013
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