National Numeracy Framework for Wales 2013
Where are the numeracy skills covered in Abacus Evolve?
Numeracy
Key Stage 2
Strands
Developing
numerical
reasoning
Elements
Identify
processes and
connections
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
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select appropriate mathematics and techniques to use
select and use suitable instruments and units of measurement
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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
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Represent and
communicate
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Review
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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
LNF Year 6
Abacus Evolve
Year 5
Abacus Evolve
Year 5–6
Wk 3 (B1.a)
Wk 3 (B1.b)
Wk 6 (C1.c)
Wk 6 (C1.d)
Wk 26 (C3.c)
Abacus Evolve
Year 6
Wk 18 (D2.d)
Wk 6 (C1.c)
Wk 6 (C1.d)
Wk 26 (C3.c)
Wk 6 (C1.c)
Wk 6 (C1.d)
Wk 24 (B3.d)
Wk 26 (C3.c)
Wk 6 (C1.c)
Wk 6 (C1.d)
Wk 7 (D1.a)
Wk 24 (B3.d)
Wk 3 (B1.a)
Wk 3 (B1.b)
Wk 2 (A1.d)
Wk 18 (D2.d)
Wk 2 (A1.d)
Wk 2 (A1.d)
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
Key Stage 2
Strands
Using
number
skills
Elements
Use number
facts and
relationships
Fractions,
decimals,
percentages
and ratio
Year 6
Learners are able to:
 read and write numbers to 1 million and numbers to 3 decimal places
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use mental strategies to recall multiplication tables up to 10 x 10 and use to
solve division problems
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multiply numbers and decimals by a multiple of 10,
e.g. 15 x 30, 1.4cm x 20
use understanding of simple fraction, decimal and percentage equivalences,
e.g. find 25% of 60cm and know that this is equivalent to 1 of 60cm
calculate percentage quantities based on 10%,
e.g. 20%, 5%, 15%
use simple ratio and proportion
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Last updated: 6th August 2013
LNF Year 6
Abacus Evolve
Year 5
Wk 1 (A1.a)
Wk 2 (A1.c)
Wk 12 (A2.d)
Wk 30 (E3.c)
Wk 29 (E3.b)
Wk 10 (E1.d)
Abacus Evolve
Year 5–6
Wk 11 (A2.b)
Wk 12 (A2.c)
Wk 2 (A1.c)
Wk 3 (B1.b)
Wk 12 (A2.d)
Wk 18 (D2.c)
Wk 20 (E2.d)
Wk 30 (E3.c)
Wk 13 (B2.b)
Wk 22 (A3.a)
Wk 21 (A3.b)
Wk 29 (E3.b)
Wk 21 (A3.b)
Wk 29 (E3.b)
Wk 10 (E1.d)
Wk 29 (E3.a)
Wk 29 (E3.b)
Abacus Evolve
Year 6
Wk 12 (A2.c)
Wk 2 (A1.c)
Wk 3 (B1.b)
Wk 13 (B2.b)
Wk 20 (E2.c)
Wk 21 (A3.b)
Wk 21 (A3.b)
Wk 29 (E3.a)
Wk 29 (E3.b)
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National Numeracy Framework for Wales 2013
Where are the numeracy skills covered in Abacus Evolve?
Numeracy
Key Stage 2
Strands
Using
number
skills
Elements
Calculate
using mental
and written
methods
Estimate and
check
Manage money
Year 6
Learners are able to:
 add and subtract numbers using whole numbers and decimals
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multiply 2- and 3-digit numbers by a 2-digit number
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divide 3-digit numbers by a 2-digit number
check answers using inverse operations
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estimate by rounding to the nearest 10, 100, 1000 or whole number
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use the terms profit and loss in buying and selling activities and make
calculations for this
understand the advantages and disadvantages of using bank accounts
make comparisons between prices and understand which is best value for
money
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LNF Year 6
Abacus Evolve
Year 5
Abacus Evolve
Year 5–6
Abacus Evolve
Year 6
Wk 8 (D1.c)
Wk 18 (D2.d)
Wk 23 (B3.b)
Wk 24 (B3.d)
Wk 8 (D1.c)
Wk 17 (D2.a)
Wk 17 (D2.b)
Wk 18 (D2.d)
Wk 23 (B3.a)
Wk 23 (B3.b)
Wk 24 (B3.c)
Wk 24 (B3.d)
Wk 8 (D1.c)
Wk 8 (D1.d)
Wk 17 (D2.a)
Wk 17 (D2.b)
Wk 24 (B3.c)
Wk 23 (B3.a)
Wk 23 (B3.b)
Wk 19 (E2.b)
Wk 19 (E2.b)
Wk 22 (A3.c)
Wk 28 (D3.c)
Wk 23 (B3.b)
Wk 24 (B3.c)
Wk 28 (D3.d)
Wk 22 (A3.c)
Wk 21 (A3.a)
Wk 21 (A3.b)
Wk 11 (A2.b)
Wk 21 (A3.b)
Wk 28 (D3.c)
Wk 18 (D2.c)
Wk 23 (B3.b)
Wk 24 (B3.c)
Wk 28 (D3.d)
Wk 11 (A2.b)
Wk 17 (D2.b)
Using number skills: Manage money
This is an area in which Abacus Evolve 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.
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
Key Stage 2
Strands
Using
measuring
skills
Elements
Length,
weight/mass,
capacity
Time
Temperature
Area and
volume
Angle and
position
Year 6
LNF Year 6
Abacus Evolve
Year 5
Learners are able to:
 read and interpret scales or divisions on a range of measuring instruments
Abacus Evolve
Year 5–6
Abacus Evolve
Year 6
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record measurements in different ways, e.g. 1.3kg = 1kg 300g
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use the language of imperial units in daily use, e.g. miles, pints
Wk 6 (C1.c)
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Wk 16 (C2.d)
Wk 21 (A3.a)
Wk 21 (A3.a,A3.b)
Wk 21 (A3.a)
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use and interpret timetables and schedules to plan events and activities and
make calculations as part of the planning process
estimate how long a journey takes
time events in minutes and seconds to the nearest tenth of a second
measure and record temperatures involving positive and negative readings
calculate temperature differences, including those involving temperature
rise and fall across 0°C
calculate the area of squares and rectangles
Wk 6 (C1.c)
Wk 6 (C1.d)
Wk 26 (C3.c)
Wk 6 (C1.c)
Wk 6 (C1.d)
Wk 26 (C3.c)
Wk 6 (C1.c)
Wk 6 (C1.d)
Wk 26 (C3.c)
Wk 16 (C2.d)
Wk 15 (C2.a)
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use grid references to specify location
Wk 15 (C2.a)
Wk 15 (C2.b)
Wk 14 (B2.c)
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Wk 6 (C1.c)
Wk 6 (C1.d)
Wk 24 (B3.d)
Wk 6 (C1.c)
Wk 6 (C1.d)
Wk 24 (B3.d)
Wk 6 (C1.c)
Wk 6 (C1.d)
Wk 24 (B3.d)
Wk 14 (B2.c)
Using measuring skills: Time
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.
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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National Numeracy Framework for Wales 2013
Where are the numeracy skills covered in Abacus Evolve?
Numeracy
Key Stage 2
Strands
Using data
skills
Elements
Collect and
record data
Present and
analyse data
Interpret
results
Last updated: 6th August 2013
Year 6
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
LNF Year 6
Abacus Evolve
Year 5
Abacus Evolve
Year 5–6
Abacus Evolve
Year 6
Wk 5 (C1.a)
Wk 5 (C1.a)
Wk 5 (C1.b)
Wk 5 (C1.a)
Wk 5 (C1.b)
Wk 25 (C3.b)
Wk 5 (C1.a)
Wk 5 (C1.a)
Wk 5 (C1.b)
Wk 16 (C2.d)
Wk 25 (C3.b)
Wk 5 (C1.a)
Wk 5 (C1.b)
Wk 16 (C2.d)
Wk 25 (C3.b)
Wk 5 (C1.b)
Wk 16 (C2.c)
Wk 5 (C1.a)
Wk 5 (C1.b)
Wk 16 (C2.d)
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extract and interpret information from an increasing range of diagrams,
timetables and graphs (including pie charts)
Wk 5 (C1.a)
Wk 5 (C1.b)
Wk 25 (C3.b)
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use mean, median, mode and range to describe a data set
Wk 5 (C1.b)
Wk 5 (C1.b)
Wk 16 (C2.d)
Wk 25 (C3.b)
Wk 16 (C2.c)
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