KS3 Numeracy
Numeracy is the ability to reason and to apply simple numerical concepts. Basic numeracy skills consist of comprehending fundamental mathematics like addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division. Substantial aspects of numeracy also include number sense, operation sense, computation, measurement, geometry, and statistics. A numerically literate person can manage and respond to the mathematical demands of life.Numeracy was introduced at the Grange in June 2014, as an additional lesson to Mathematics, for all year 7 and 8 pupils. The aim is to improve speed and accuracy of our students’ mental arithmetic and to prepare pupils for the start of their GCSE Mathematics in year 9. Numeracy is assessed through a series of mental arithmetic questions designed to consolidate basic skills and also to stretch and challenge our students.
The numeracy scheme of work consists of the following objectives in each of the six half-terms (HT):
HT1(September / October) | HT2(November / December) | HT3(January / February) | HT4(March / April) | HT5(April / May) | HT6(June / July) |
| 1.TIMES TABLES AND SHORT DIVISION 2.Addition and Subtraction (Mental Methods) 3.Number Bonds to 1, 10, 20, 100 4.Negative numbers 5.Understanding of shape 6.Patterns of number and shape | 1.TIMES TABLES AND SHORT DIVISION 2.Reading Scales 3.Halving and Doubling 4.Using rules / formulae in worded context 5.Decimals (including money) 6.Number Bonds (angle based) | 1.TIMES TABLES AND SHORT DIVISION 2.Operations – symbols and language including inverse operations 3.Using rules / formulae in worded context 4.Reading charts and graphs 5.Understanding of shapeUnits of measure | 1.TIMES TABLES AND SHORT DIVISION 2.Multiples and FactorsTime and timetables 3.Money problems 4.Square and cube numbers and roots 5.Order of operations | 1.TIMES TABLES AND SHORT DIVISION 2.[Consolidation of previous objectives as decided by class teacher/needs of the class] | 1.TIMES TABLES AND SHORT DIVISION 2.Place value and decimal place value 3.Multiply and divide by 10, 100, 1000 4.Rounding numbers 5.Reading and writing numbers 6.Basic understanding of fractions |
