During Autumn Term 1, we will cover the following mathematical concepts by following the Mastering Number scheme, supplemented by White Rose....

Shape

• Can correctly name the 2D shapes.

• Combine building blocks to make complex shapes (e.g. arches, crosses) 

Subitising

• perceptually subitise within 3

• identify sub-groups in larger arrangements

• practise using their fingers to represent quantities which they can subitise

Counting, cardinality and ordinality

• relate the counting sequence to cardinality, seeing that the last number spoken gives the number in the entire set

• have a wide range of opportunities to develop their knowledge of the counting sequence, including through rhyme and song

• have a wide range of opportunities to develop 1:1 correspondence, including by coordinating movement and counting

• have opportunities to develop an understanding that anything can be counted, including actions and sounds

• explore a range of strategies which support accurate counting.

Composition

• see that all numbers can be made of 1s

• compose their own collections within 4.

Subitising

• create their own patterns for numbers within 4

• experience subitising in a range of contexts, including temporal patterns made by sounds.

Comparison

• understand that sets can be compared according to a range of attributes, including by their numerosity

• use the language of comparison, including ‘more than’ and ‘fewer than’
• compare sets ‘just by looking’

Time

• begin to understand the concept of time through past, present and future events.

• name the days of the week confidently.

• understand the days of the week are in an order and can recall them.

• discuss events with an adult using the terminology today, yesterday and tomorrow.