Mathematics

Proficiencies

Understanding includes connecting names, numerals and quantities.

Fluency includes readily counting numbers in sequences, continuing patterns, and comparing the lengths of objects.

Problem-Solving includes using materials to model authentic problems, sorting objects, using familiar counting sequences to solve unfamiliar problems, and discussing the reasonableness of the answer.

Reasoning includes explaining comparisons of quantities, creating patterns, and explaining processes for indirect comparison of length.

Achievement Standard

By the end of the year students are expected to:

• make connections between number names, numerals and quantities up to 20;
• count to and from 20 and order small collections;
• model sharing and grouping to represent practical situations and stories;
• share a collection of materials into two equal portions;
• identify Australian notes and coins;
• copy and continue simple pattern sequences with objects and drawings;
• use suitable language to compare objects using mass, length and capacity;
• link days of the week to familiar events and sequence familiar events in time order;
• use appropriate language to describe location and direction;
• group objects based on common characteristics and sort shapes and objects;
• pose simple questions to collect information and use data displays to answer simple questions.