Toolkit The Primary Mathematics Toolkit provides practical support for teachers in building rich mathematical learning experiences for children. The components of the toolkit are mathematical concepts, progression continua, support materials and examples of children’s learning. Mathematical concepts Mathematical concepts are considered key ideas that underpin each Learning Outcome. These key ideas may provide useful entry and reference points in relation to planning, teaching and assessment and may serve to remind teachers of key mathematical knowledge at each stage. They are presented according to stages 1 to 4 and link with the corresponding Learning Outcomes. Algebra: Patterns, rules and relationships Algebra: Expressions and equations Data and chance: Data Data and chance: Chance Measures: Measuring Measures: Time Measures: Money Number: Uses of number Number: Numeration and counting Number: Place value and base ten Number: Sets and operations Number: Fractions Shape and space: Spatial awareness and location Shape and space: Shape Shape and space: Transformation Progression continua The progression continua outline a sample learning trajectory of Mathematics at primary level. They suggest a series of learning experiences, which children might engage with as they develop and deepen their mathematical knowledge, skills and dispositions. Algebra: Patterns, rules and relationships Algebra: Expressions and equations Data and chance: Data Data and chance: Chance Measures: Measuring Measures: Time Measures: Money Number: Uses of number Number: Numeration and counting Number: Place value and base ten Number: Sets and operations Number: Fractions Shape and space: Spatial awareness and location Shape and space: Shape Shape and space: Transformation Support materials The toolkit includes a range of support materials for teachers to use. The support materials include important resources and reference material to support teachers to enact the curriculum in a meaningful way. Preparation for learning, teaching and assessing primary mathematics Making assessment count in primary mathematics An overview of mathematical proficiency Additional support pathways An inclusive approach to learning, teaching and assessing primary mathematics An introduction to maths talk Promoting maths talk Examples of children's mathematical learning Work on the development of video examples of children's learning with the new curriculum has begun. These examples will exemplify playful and engaging learning experiences and demonstrate good pedagogical practices as children work towards Learning Outcomes.
