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Northern Ireland: Maths: Key Stage 2: Processes in Maths

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	Help Piska and Pod catch the numbers in the 2,3,4,5 or 10 times table in their net.		Add this to your personal activity list
	Learning objectives/outcomes: Key Stage 1 Number: - know addition and subtraction facts up to 20 and the majority of multiplication facts up to 10 x 10
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	Practising the 6 times table by making patterns on a number grid.		Add this to your personal activity list
	Learning objectives/outcomes: Key Stage 1 Processes: - select the materials and mathematics appropriate for a task - develop different approaches to problem solving - begin to organise their own work and work systematically - understand mathematical language and be able to use it to talk about their work - explain their way of working Number: - know addition and subtraction facts up to 20 and the majority of multiplication facts up to 10 x 10 - explore patterns in number tables Key Stage 2 Processes: - plan and organise their work, learning to work systematically - develop a range of strategies for problem solving, looking for ways to overcome difficulties Number: - develop strategies to add and subtract mentally; know the multiplication facts up to 10 x 10 - explore and predict patterns and sequences of whole numbers; follow and devise rules for generating sequences
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	Making number patterns on a number grid using the 7 times table.		Add this to your personal activity list
	Learning objectives/outcomes: Key Stage 1 Processes: - select the materials and mathematics appropriate for a task - develop different approaches to problem solving - begin to organise their own work and work systematically - understand mathematical language and be able to use it to talk about their work - explain their way of working Number: - know addition and subtraction facts up to 20 and the majority of multiplication facts up to 10 x 10 - explore patterns in number tables Key Stage 2 Processes: - plan and organise their work, learning to work systematically - develop a range of strategies for problem solving, looking for ways to overcome difficulties Number: - develop strategies to add and subtract mentally; know the multiplication facts up to 10 x 10 - explore and predict patterns and sequences of whole numbers; follow and devise rules for generating sequences
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	Making number patterns in a number grid using the 8 times table.		Add this to your personal activity list
	Learning objectives/outcomes: Key Stage 1 Processes: - select the materials and mathematics appropriate for a task - develop different approaches to problem solving - begin to organise their own work and work systematically - understand mathematical language and be able to use it to talk about their work - explain their way of working Number: - know addition and subtraction facts up to 20 and the majority of multiplication facts up to 10 x 10 - explore patterns in number tables Key Stage 2 Processes: - plan and organise their work, learning to work systematically - develop a range of strategies for problem solving, looking for ways to overcome difficulties Number: - develop strategies to add and subtract mentally; know the multiplication facts up to 10 x 10 - explore and predict patterns and sequences of whole numbers; follow and devise rules for generating sequences
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	Making number patterns on a number grid using the 9 times table.		Add this to your personal activity list
	Learning objectives/outcomes: Key Stage 1 Processes: - select the materials and mathematics appropriate for a task - develop different approaches to problem solving - begin to organise their own work and work systematically - understand mathematical language and be able to use it to talk about their work - explain their way of working Number: - know addition and subtraction facts up to 20 and the majority of multiplication facts up to 10 x 10 - explore patterns in number tables Key Stage 2 Processes: - plan and organise their work, learning to work systematically - develop a range of strategies for problem solving, looking for ways to overcome difficulties Number: - develop strategies to add and subtract mentally; know the multiplication facts up to 10 x 10 - explore and predict patterns and sequences of whole numbers; follow and devise rules for generating sequences
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	Recognising how fractions, decimals and percentages can be comparable and identifying the values which are more/less than a half, a quarter, three quarters and so on.		Add this to your personal activity list
	Learning objectives/outcomes: Key Stage 2 Processes: - take increasing responsibility for selecting and using the materials and the mathematics required for their work - develop a range of strategies for problem solving, looking for ways to overcome difficulties - understand mathematical language and use it to discuss their work and explain their thinking - compare their ideas and methods of working with others Number: - understand and use vulgar fractions, decimal fractions and percentages and explore the relationships between them.
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	Using times tables and venn diagrams to sort different objects.		Add this to your personal activity list
	Learning objectives/outcomes: Key Stage 1: Processes: - select the materials and mathematics appropriate for a task - develop different approaches to problem solving - begin to organise their own work and work systematically - understand mathematical language and be able to use it to talk about their work - explain their way of working Number: - know addition and subtraction facts up to 20 and the majority of multiplication facts up to 10 x 10 Handling Data: - sort and classify objects for one or two criteria and represent results using Venn, Carroll and Tree diagrams. Key Stage 2: Processes: - plan and organise their work, learning to work systematically - develop a range of strategies for problem solving, looking for ways to overcome difficulties Number: - develop strategies to add and subtract mentally; know the multiplication facts up to 10 x 10
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	Using times tables and Venn diagrams to sort different objects.		Add this to your personal activity list
	Learning objectives/outcomes: Key Stage 1: Processes: - select the materials and mathematics appropriate for a task - develop different approaches to problem solving - begin to organise their own work and work systematically - understand mathematical language and be able to use it to talk about their work - explain their way of working Number: - know addition and subtraction facts up to 20 and the majority of multiplication facts up to 10 x 10 Handling Data: - sort and classify objects for one or two criteria and represent results using Venn, Carroll and Tree diagrams. Key Stage 2: Processes: - plan and organise their work, learning to work systematically - develop a range of strategies for problem solving, looking for ways to overcome difficulties Number: - develop strategies to add and subtract mentally; know the multiplication facts up to 10 x 10
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	Using times tables and Venn diagrams to sort different objects.		Add this to your personal activity list
	Learning objectives/outcomes: Key Stage 1: Processes: - select the materials and mathematics appropriate for a task - develop different approaches to problem solving - begin to organise their own work and work systematically - understand mathematical language and be able to use it to talk about their work - explain their way of working Number: - know addition and subtraction facts up to 20 and the majority of multiplication facts up to 10 x 10 Handling Data: - sort and classify objects for one or two criteria and represent results using Venn, Carroll and Tree diagrams. Key Stage 2: Processes: - plan and organise their work, learning to work systematically - develop a range of strategies for problem solving, looking for ways to overcome difficulties Number: - develop strategies to add and subtract mentally; know the multiplication facts up to 10 x 10
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	Practising making number patterns in a grid using the two times table.		Add this to your personal activity list
	Learning objectives/outcomes: Key Stage 1 Processes: - select the materials and mathematics appropriate for a task - develop different approaches to problem solving - begin to organise their own work and work systematically - understand mathematical language and be able to use it to talk about their work - explain their way of working Number: - know addition and subtraction facts up to 20 and the majority of multiplication facts up to 10 x 10 - explore patterns in number tables Key Stage 2 Processes: - plan and organise their work, learning to work systematically - develop a range of strategies for problem solving, looking for ways to overcome difficulties Number: - develop strategies to add and subtract mentally; know the multiplication facts up to 10 x 10 - explore and predict patterns and sequences of whole numbers; follow and devise rules for generating sequences
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	Practising making number patterns in a grid using the three times table.		Add this to your personal activity list
	Learning objectives/outcomes: Key Stage 1 Processes: - select the materials and mathematics appropriate for a task - develop different approaches to problem solving - begin to organise their own work and work systematically - understand mathematical language and be able to use it to talk about their work - explain their way of working Number: - know addition and subtraction facts up to 20 and the majority of multiplication facts up to 10 x 10 - explore patterns in number tables Key Stage 2 Processes: - plan and organise their work, learning to work systematically - develop a range of strategies for problem solving, looking for ways to overcome difficulties Number: - develop strategies to add and subtract mentally; know the multiplication facts up to 10 x 10 - explore and predict patterns and sequences of whole numbers; follow and devise rules for generating sequences
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	Practising making number patterns in a grid using the four times table.		Add this to your personal activity list
	Learning objectives/outcomes: Key Stage 1 Processes: - select the materials and mathematics appropriate for a task - develop different approaches to problem solving - begin to organise their own work and work systematically - understand mathematical language and be able to use it to talk about their work - explain their way of working Number: - know addition and subtraction facts up to 20 and the majority of multiplication facts up to 10 x 10 - explore patterns in number tables Key Stage 2 Processes: - plan and organise their work, learning to work systematically - develop a range of strategies for problem solving, looking for ways to overcome difficulties Number: - develop strategies to add and subtract mentally; know the multiplication facts up to 10 x 10 - explore and predict patterns and sequences of whole numbers; follow and devise rules for generating sequences
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	Practising making number patterns in a grid using the five times table		Add this to your personal activity list
	Learning objectives/outcomes: Key Stage 1 Processes: - select the materials and mathematics appropriate for a task - develop different approaches to problem solving - begin to organise their own work and work systematically - understand mathematical language and be able to use it to talk about their work - explain their way of working Number: - know addition and subtraction facts up to 20 and the majority of multiplication facts up to 10 x 10 - explore patterns in number tables Key Stage 2 Processes: - plan and organise their work, learning to work systematically - develop a range of strategies for problem solving, looking for ways to overcome difficulties Number: - develop strategies to add and subtract mentally; know the multiplication facts up to 10 x 10 - explore and predict patterns and sequences of whole numbers; follow and devise rules for generating sequences
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	Practising making number patterns in a grid using the ten times table.		Add this to your personal activity list
	Learning objectives/outcomes: Key Stage 1 Processes: - select the materials and mathematics appropriate for a task - develop different approaches to problem solving - begin to organise their own work and work systematically - understand mathematical language and be able to use it to talk about their work - explain their way of working Number: - know addition and subtraction facts up to 20 and the majority of multiplication facts up to 10 x 10 - explore patterns in number tables Key Stage 2 Processes: - plan and organise their work, learning to work systematically - develop a range of strategies for problem solving, looking for ways to overcome difficulties Number: - develop strategies to add and subtract mentally; know the multiplication facts up to 10 x 10 - explore and predict patterns and sequences of whole numbers; follow and devise rules for generating sequences
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	Practising changing the time on an analogue clock with reference to a digital clock.		Add this to your personal activity list
	Learning objectives/outcomes: Key Stage 1 Processes: - select the materials and mathematics appropriate for a task - develop different approaches to problem solving - understand mathematical language and be able to use it to talk about their work - explain their way of working Measures: - recognise times on the analogue clocks and digital displays Key Stage 2 Processes: - take increasing responsibility for selecting and using the materials and the mathematics required for their work - understand mathematical language and use it to discuss their work and explain their thinking Measures: - recognise times on the analogue and digital clocks and understand the relationship between the 12 and 24 hour clocks
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	Using a Venn diagram to sort numbers by whether they are divisible by 2 or 5.		Add this to your personal activity list
	Learning objectives/outcomes: Key Stage 1: Processes: - select the materials and mathematics appropriate for a task - develop different approaches to problem solving - begin to organise their own work and work systematically - understand mathematical language and be able to use it to talk about their work - explain their way of working Number: - know addition and subtraction facts up to 20 and the majority of multiplication facts up to 10 x 10 Handling Data: - sort and classify objects for one or two criteria and represent results using Venn, Carroll and Tree diagrams. Key Stage 2: Processes: - plan and organise their work, learning to work systematically - develop a range of strategies for problem solving, looking for ways to overcome difficulties Number: - develop strategies to add and subtract mentally; know the multiplication facts up to 10 x 10
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	Using a Venn diagram to sort out numbers which are divisible by 3 or 4.		Add this to your personal activity list
	Learning objectives/outcomes: Key Stage 1: Processes: - select the materials and mathematics appropriate for a task - develop different approaches to problem solving - begin to organise their own work and work systematically - understand mathematical language and be able to use it to talk about their work - explain their way of working Number: - know addition and subtraction facts up to 20 and the majority of multiplication facts up to 10 x 10 Handling Data: - sort and classify objects for one or two criteria and represent results using Venn, Carroll and Tree diagrams. Key Stage 2: Processes: - plan and organise their work, learning to work systematically - develop a range of strategies for problem solving, looking for ways to overcome difficulties Number: - develop strategies to add and subtract mentally; know the multiplication facts up to 10 x 10
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	Using a Venn diagram to sort out numbers which are divisible by 3 or 5.		Add this to your personal activity list
	Learning objectives/outcomes: Key Stage 1: Processes: - select the materials and mathematics appropriate for a task - develop different approaches to problem solving - begin to organise their own work and work systematically - understand mathematical language and be able to use it to talk about their work - explain their way of working Number: - know addition and subtraction facts up to 20 and the majority of multiplication facts up to 10 x 10 Handling Data: - sort and classify objects for one or two criteria and represent results using Venn, Carroll and Tree diagrams. Key Stage 2: Processes: - plan and organise their work, learning to work systematically - develop a range of strategies for problem solving, looking for ways to overcome difficulties Number: - develop strategies to add and subtract mentally; know the multiplication facts up to 10 x 10
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	Using a Venn diagram to sort out numbers which are divisible by 4 and 5.		Add this to your personal activity list
	Learning objectives/outcomes: Key Stage 1: Processes: - select the materials and mathematics appropriate for a task - develop different approaches to problem solving - begin to organise their own work and work systematically - understand mathematical language and be able to use it to talk about their work - explain their way of working Number: - know addition and subtraction facts up to 20 and the majority of multiplication facts up to 10 x 10 Handling Data: - sort and classify objects for one or two criteria and represent results using Venn, Carroll and Tree diagrams. Key Stage 2: Processes: - plan and organise their work, learning to work systematically - develop a range of strategies for problem solving, looking for ways to overcome difficulties Number: - develop strategies to add and subtract mentally; know the multiplication facts up to 10 x 10
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