Mathematics

Students start with number recognition up to 100, counting forwards and backwards, basic addition and subtraction within 20, understanding simple 2D and 3D shapes, and introductory measurements involving length, height, weight, and volume. They also begin to learn about time, focusing on hours and half-hours.

Students advance to more complex addition and subtraction, learning to carry and borrow. They are introduced to multiplication and division concepts, understand fractions as parts of a whole (halves, quarters, and thirds), and expand their knowledge of time to include quarter past/to. They also begin data handling, interpreting and constructing simple pictograms, tally charts, block diagrams, and tables.

Emphasis is placed on mastering the four operations with larger numbers, understanding and comparing fractions, and learning about perimeter. Students explore geometry, identifying and drawing different angles, and study more complex 2D and 3D shapes. They also start using simple units of measure for length, mass, and volume, and learn to tell time to the nearest minute.

Students tackle more complex problems involving all four operations, deepen their understanding of fractions and decimals, and learn about area and perimeter in greater detail. They explore symmetry, coordinates, and translations in geometry, and enhance their data handling skills with more sophisticated charts and graphs. Multiplication tables up to 12x12 are reinforced, promoting fluency and speed in calculations.

The curriculum introduces operations with larger whole numbers and decimals, fractions, decimals, and percentages. Students learn about volume and capacity, properties of shapes, including different types of angles, and start to explore ratios and scaling. They also delve into more complex data handling, including line graphs and timetables, and develop skills in interpreting and presenting data.

Preparation for secondary school includes studying ratio and proportion, introductory algebra (including simple formulae and equations), and comprehensive work on fractions, decimals, and percentages. Geometry lessons cover properties of circles, types of transformations, and coordinate geometry. Advanced problem-solving and reasoning skills are developed, with a focus on applying mathematics to real-life situations and complex multi-step problems.