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Counting and Numeration

The child should be enabled to :

1. Count the number of objects in a set
2. Read, write and order numerals 0 – 99
3. Read, write and order numerals 0 -199
4. Estimate the number of objects in a set 0-20
5. Compare equivalent and non-equivalent sets 0 – 20
6. Compare equivalent and non-equivalent sets and record using < , > and =
7. Order sets of objects by number
8. Use the language of ordinal number, first to tenth

Place Value

9. Explore, identify and record place value 0 – 99
Use of concrete objects very important
10. Explore, identify and record place value 0 - 199

Operations

Addition

11. Develop an understanding of addition by combining sets
12. Explore, develop and apply the commutative property of addition
6 + 2 = ? + 6 = ?
13. Explore, develop and apply the associative property of addition
(2 +4) + 5  = 2 + (? + 5)  = ?
14. Explore, develop and apply the zero property.
7 + 0 = ?
15. Develop and recall addition strategies for addition facts within 20.
16. Construct number sentences and stories.
17. Solve problems involving addition within 20
18. Add numbers without renaming within 99
19. Add numbers with renaming within 99
20. Explore and discuss repeated addition and group counting.

Subtraction

21. Develop an understanding of subtraction as deducting, as complementing and as difference, 0 – 20.
  • Focus on subtraction as the inverse of addition
  • Examples of deducting
  • Example of complementing
  • Example of difference
22. Develop and recall strategies for subtraction,  0 – 20
23. Construct number sentences and number stories involving subtraction
24. Solve problems involving subtraction, 0 – 20.
25. Subtract numbers without renaming, 0 – 99.
26. Subtract numbers with renaming, 0 – 99.
27. Use the symbols +, -, =
28. Use the symbols <, >
29. Solve one step problems involving subtraction
30. Solve two step problems involving subtraction

Fractions

31. Establish and identify half of sets to 20
32. Establish and identify quarters of sets to 20

Algebra

33.

Recognise patterns – odd and even numbers

34.

Count on 100 square

35.

Explore and use patterns in addition facts

36.

Understand the use of a frame to show the presence of an unknown number.
Example: 3 + 6 =  ?  ; Example: 2 + ? = 8.

Spatial Awareness

37.

Explore, discuss, develop and use the vocabulary of spatial awareness – between, underneath, on top of, around, through, left and right.

38.

Give and follow simple directions

2D Shapes

39.

Sort, describe, compare and name square, rectangle, triangle, circle , semi-circle and oval.

40.

Construct and draw 2D shapes

41.

Identify halves and quarters of 2D shapes

42.

Identify and discuss the shape of 2D shapes in environment

3D Shapes

43.

Describe, compare and name cube, cuboid, cylinder, sphere and cone.

44.

Discuss the use of 3D shapes in the environment

45.

Solve practical problems involving 2D and 3D shapes

46.

Explore the relationship between 2D and 3D shapes

Symmetry

47.

Identify line symmetry in shapes and in the environment

Angles

48.

Explore and recognise angles in the environment

Length

49.

Estimate, compare and record length using non-standard units

50.

Select appropriate non-standard measuring units

51.

Estimate, measure and record length using standard unit – metre and centimetre

52.

Solve and complete practical tasks involving length

Area

53.

Estimate and measure area using non-standard units

Weight

54.

Estimate, compare, measure and record weight using non-standard units

55.

Select appropriate non-standard measuring units

56.

Estimate, measure and record weight using kg, ½ kg, ¼ kg.

57.

Solve and complete practical tasks involving weight.

Capacity

58.

Estimate, compare, measure and record capacity using non-standard units

59.

Select appropriate non-standard measuring units

60.

Estimate, measure and record capacity using litre, ½ litre, ¼ litre

61.

Solve and complete practical tasks involving capacity.

Time

62.

Use the vocabulary of time to sequence events

63.

Read and record time

64. Read time in hours, half hours and quarter hours on 12 hour analogue clock
65. Read time in hours and half hours on digital clock
66. Read day, date and month using calendar; identify season

Money

67. Recognise, exchange and use coins up to the value of 50 cent
68. Recognise, exchange and use coins up to the value of €2
69. Calculate how many items can be bought with a given sum
70. Write the value of a  group of coins; record money amounts as cent and later as euro 

Data

71. Sort and classify objects by one or two criteria
72. Represent and interpret data in two, three or four rows or columns
73. Represent, read and interpret simple block graphs

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