PDST Maths Scheme – Senior Infants September Week Strand/Strand Unit 1 Data/recognising and interpreting data: -Sort and classify sets of objects by one and two criterion -Sort and classify objects by two and three criteria Number/Analysis of Number: Numeration Read, write and order numerals 1-5 , -Subitise (tell at a glance)/estimate the number of objects in a set,1-5 Partitioning -Partition sets of objects, 1-5 Combining -Combine sets of objects, totals to 5, Algebra/Extending Pattern: -Identify, copy and extend patterns in colour, shape and size and number (1-2 elements) using a range of objects, e.g. cubes or threading beads continue the pattern, what comes next? 2 3 4 Assessment Content Ready, Set, Go Sorting for 3/4 properties Colour Shape Texture Size Counting and Recognition Topic Number formation up to 5 Counting to forward and backwards to and from 12. See PDST Counting and Recognition document for activities No new topic to allow for revision of Junior infants content Relationships- copy, extend, devise pattern with 1-2 elements Revise addition within 5 Consolidate above with Cuisenaire box numbers game RSGM individual assessments to allow for differentiated groups PDST Maths Scheme – Senior Infants October Week 1 2 3 4 Strand/Strand Unit Content Ready, Set, Go Counting/Number: -Count the number of objects in a set : 1 10 , 1-20 Algebra/Extending Pattern: -Identify, copy and extend patterns in colour, shape and size and number (1-2 elements) using a range of objects, e.g. cubes or threading beads continue the pattern, what comes next? Number/Analysis of Number: Numeration -Develop an understanding of the conservation of number, 1-5 , 0 – 10 Read, write and order numerals 1-5 , 0 – 10 Shape and Space: - Use suitable structured materials to create pictures. -Combine and divide 2- D shapes to make larger or smaller shapes. -Give simple moving and turning directions -Solve problems involving shape and space Assessment Counting and Recognition Sorting : Consolidation games using attribute blocks Topic Counting forward to 15 from different starts. Number after up to 15. 2D Shape (Circle, square, triangle and rectangle) Sorting : Consolidation games using attribute blocks 2D Shape Copy and extend patterns with 3 and 4 elements 2D Shape Assess conservation within 5 Formation of numbers 2D Shape PDST Maths Scheme – Senior Infants November Week Strand/Strand Unit 1 Number/Analysis of Number: Partitioning Partition sets of objects, 1-5, 0-10 Use the symbols + and = to construct word sentences involving addition 2 3 4 Measures/Time: -Develop an understanding of the concept of time through the use of appropriate vocabulary -Sequence daily and weekly events or stages in a story -Read time in one-hour Intervals Assessment Content Ready, Set, Go Counting and Recognition Topic Mid-term break Make sets for numbers within 10 Forward to 15 from different starts. Number after to 15. Back from 10. Addition within 5 (starting to record) Addition within 5 (starting to record) Time Time Formation of numbers Time PDST Maths Scheme – Senior Infants December Week Strand/Strand Unit 1 Number/Analysis of Number: Number/Comparing and Ordering -Order sets of objects by number 110 2 3 4 Shape and Space: -Sort, describe and name 3- D shapes, regular and Irregular -Combine 3-D shapes to make other shapes - Solve tasks and problems involving shape Assessment Content Ready, Set, Go Counting and Recognition Topic Make sets for numbers within 10 3D Shape Order numerals and sets within 10 3D Shape Order numerals and sets within 10 Christmas Holidays Formation of numbers 3D Shape PDST Maths Scheme – Senior Infants January Week Strand/Strand Unit 1 Number/Analysis of Number: Number/Comparing and Ordering -Compare equivalent and non-equivalent sets 1-5 , 1- 10 by matching without using symbols(more/less than) Combining -Explore the components of number, 1-5, 1-10 -Combine sets of objects, totals to 5, 10 2 3 4 Data/recognising and interpreting data: -Sort and classify objects by two and three criteria -Match sets, equal and unequal -Represent and interpret a set of simple mathematical data using real objects, models and pictures. -Represent and interpret data in two rows or columns Assessment Content Ready, Set, Go Christmas Holidays Assessing conservation of number within 10 Relationships and operations: components of number within 10 (6 and 7) addition baseboard Relationships and operations: components of number within 10 (8 - 10) addition baseboard Counting and Recognition Counting up to 20 from different starts. Also revise all previous counting strategies Topic Data Data Formation of numbers Data PDST Maths Scheme – Senior Infants February Week Strand/Strand Unit 1 Number/Analysis of Number: Numeration Read, write and order numerals 1-10 , -Subitise (tell at a glance)/estimate the number of objects in a set,2-10 Partitioning -Partition sets of objects, 0-10 Combining -Combine sets of objects, totals to 10, Relationships and operations: revision of components of number (6 – 10) Measures/Weight: -Estimate and weigh in nonstandard Units. -Select and use appropriate nonstandard units to weigh objects Consolidation of components within 10 using Cuisenaire (recording) p.71 2 3 4 Assessment Content Ready, Set, Go Counting and Recognition Number after to 20. Number before within 15. Topic Weight Mid- term Break Mid-term Break Consolidation of components within 10 using Cuisenaire Weight Formation of numbers PDST Maths Scheme – Senior Infants March Week Strand/Strand Unit 1 Algebra/Extending Pattern: -Identify, copy and extend patterns in colour, shape and size and number (34 elements) using a range of objects, e.g. cubes or threading beads continue the pattern, what comes next? -Recognise patterns and predict subsequent numbers find the missing numbers: 2, 3, 4, _, 6, 7 10, 9, _, _, 6, 5, 4, 3, _, _. 2 3 4 Measures/Money: -Recognise and use coins (up to 5 cents 10 cents and 20 cents) ), -Solve practical tasks and problems using money Assessment Content Ready, Set, Go Further revision of sorting: attribute games (up to 4 properties) Counting and Recognition Backwards from 15. Forwards to 20. Number after to 20 Number before within 15. R & O: devise patterns using 3 and 4 elements Number patterns – what’s missing 2,3,_,5 etc Easter Holidays Topic Money Money Formation of numbers Money PDST Maths Scheme – Senior Infants April Week Strand/Strand Unit 1 Number/Analysis of Number: Numeration -Subitise (tell at a glance)/estimate the number of objects in a set,1-5, Partitioning -Partition sets of objects 1-5, , 0-10 2 3 4 Measures/Capacity: -Estimate and measure capacity in non-standard units -Select and use appropriate non-standard units to measure capacity Assessment Content Ready, Set, Go Counting and Recognition Topic Easter Holidays Subtract practically within 5 using subtraction baseboard Subtract practically within 10 using subtraction baseboard Consolidate using Cuisenaire and box addition p.94 Number before within 15 Number after within 20 Recognise and order numbers to 15 Formation of numbers Capacity Capacity Capacity PDST Maths Scheme – Senior Infants May Week Strand/Strand Unit 1 Number/Analysis of Number: Number/Comparing and Ordering -Use the language of ordinal number: first, last second, third Combining -Combine sets of objects, totals to 10, -Use the symbols + and = to construct word sentences involving addition Measures/Length: -Estimate and measure length in non-standard units estimate, and check by measuring -Select and use appropriate non-standard units to measure length, width or height. Discuss reasons for choice 2 3 4 Assessment Content Ready, Set, Go Ordinal language; first, last and in between. Counting and Recognition Recognising and ordering numbers to 15 Topic Length Revising formal addition Length Revising consolidation activities Length Revising consolidation activities (up to 3 properties) Maths trails etc Formation of numbers Length PDST Maths Scheme – Senior Infants June Week Strand/Strand Unit Content Ready, Set, Go Counting and Recognition Topic 1 Revise all stands of the curriculum. Revision and assessment Spatial Awareness 2 Shape and Space: Spatial Awareness -Explore, discuss, develop and use the vocabulary of spatial relations position: over, under, up, down, on, beside, in directions: moving in straight/curved lines, in a circle, finding own space. Revision and assessment Spatial Awareness Revision and assessment Spatial Awareness 3 4 Assessment Revision and assessment