Framework for teaching mathematics

Audience:	Governors, Heads and deputies, Local authority advisors, Parents
Date of issue:	Mar. 1999

What is it?

The Framework for teaching mathematics from Reception to Year 6 illustrates the intended range and balance of work in primary mathematics to make sure that pupils become properly numerate. It is intended mainly for day-to-day reference by class teachers and has been tested extensively and successfully in schools of different types and sizes. Its purpose is to help primary and middle schools, and special schools with primary-age pupils, to set appropriately high expectations for their pupils and understand how pupils should progress through the primary years. Teachers working with older pupils who have more severe or complex special educational needs might also find its contents relevant.

Please note:
Following the successful launch of the renewed Primary Framework for literacy and mathematics in October 2006, those areas of the Standards Site that refer to the original frameworks of literacy and mathematics will be removed from 22nd February 2007. Visitors to the site will be redirected to the Primary Framework for literacy and mathematics; you are encouraged to amend your bookmarks accordingly.

The Primary Framework for literacy and mathematics represents a significant development in the Strategy. It builds on the learning that has taken place since the original frameworks for teaching literacy and mathematics were introduced in 1998 and 1999. The renewal of the frameworks brings new impetus and new structures that reflect a significant development in teaching and learning in literacy and mathematics.

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Introduction
Teaching mathematics
Assessment in the National Numeracy Strategy
Planning from the National Numeracy Strategy
School and class organisation: Some questions answered
Teaching programmes
Key objectives

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Framework for teaching mathematics: Reception to Year 6 (ZIP 3.2Mb)

The complete Framework for teaching mathematics: Reception to Year 6. This is a Zip file which contains individual pdf files for the Introduction, Key Objectives, Teaching Programmes and Supplements of examples for each Year. Note: this is a large file [3.2Mb]