There are several Guidance Papers available by clicking on the links below or in the left hand menu. They are intended to offer further support on planning and teaching and might be used to inform and guide policy and practice in the school.

• Calculation. This paper emphasises the importance of children acquiring secure mental methods of calculation and an efficient written method of calculation for each of the four operations. It outlines progression in each of the four operations and draws on the material that was previously set out in the Supplement of Examples in the 1999 Framework for teaching mathematics.
• Calculators. This paper addresses the role of the calculator as a tool in the teaching and learning of mathematics. It distinguishes between the calculator as a useful resource to help develop children's understanding of number and a tool to use when calculating. The paper offers guidance on the technical skills the children need and the calculating skills they should learn from Year 4.
• Using and applying mathematics. This paper identifies the importance of children being taught how they can use and apply their mathematical knowledge, skills and understanding and being given regular and frequent opportunity to do so. The paper sets out the themes within the using and applying mathematics strand and the progression embedded within each theme.
• Oral and mental work. This paper discusses how you might get the whole-class work to rehearse, sharpen and develop mental and oral skills.
• Day-to-day assessment. While the Primary Framework for mathematics has reduced the number of objectives from the 1999 Framework, it has retained the yearly teaching structure that is described by objectives. The objectives are organised under seven strands. These provide a simplified structure that informs planning and teaching, and support the assessment of children's learning.
• Primary Curriculum. This is a short discussion paper raising some questions and key points about the teaching and learning of mathematics in our primary schools.
• The 'Resources' link contains a Pupil tracking sheet. The PNS has produced an example pupil tracking grid to support schools to identify children who are at risk of underachievement against national standards.