Maths Framework
Maths Framework
Maths Framework
Number and Arithmetic Algebra and Patterns Measures and Units Space and Geometry Chance and Data Number and Arithmetic Algebra and Patterns Measures and Units Space and Geometry Chance and Data
N
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m
b
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r
Counting objects
Ordering and comparing
positive whole numbers
Using place Value
Ordering and comparing
quarters, halves, tenths and
hundredths
Odd and Even Numbers
Using factors and multiples of
whole numbers (without using
the words factor or multiple)
P
a
t
t
e
r
n
s
Simple number patterns
M
e
a
s
u
r
e
s
Measure and compare
masses, lengths, areas,
volumes (and capacities)
Measure and compare time in
days, months and years
Recognise half and quarter
turns
Identify angles of the same
size
Order angles
S
p
a
c
e
Identify relative position on a
picture or map
Identify fgures with refection
symmetry
Identify nets, plans and
elevations of 3D fgures and
vice versa
Identify and continue a pattern
of shapes
Refect a shape about a given
axis (simple)
Rotate a shape about a vertex
of the shape or its centre
C
h
a
n
c
e
Simple estimates of probability
in words
Order events on rough
likelihoods
Find possible arrangements of
sets of objects and events
N
u
m
b
e
r
Ordering and comparing
positive whole numbers
Using place Value
Ordering and comparing
quarters, halves, tenths and
hundredths
Odd and Even Numbers
Using factors and multiples of
whole numbers
Ordering and comparing
decimals
Using prime numbers
Rounding to nearest whole
number
Ordering and comparing
fractions
Ordering and comparing all
integers including negatives
Rounding to given decimal
places
P
a
t
t
e
r
n
s
Simple number patterns
Common number patterns
such as square numbers
Choose correct description in
words of a number pattern
M
e
a
s
u
r
e
s
Measure and compare
masses, lengths, areas,
volumes (and capacities)
Measure and compare time in
days, months and years
Recognise half and quarter
turns
S
p
a
c
e
As with Year 6 and also:
Identify co-ordinates in frst
quad
Identify and continue patterns
based on transformations such
as tessellations
Combine simple refections,
rotations, translations & en-
largements of simple shapes
Identify a sequence of trans-
formations that have occurred
to a shape
C
h
a
n
c
e
Simple estimates of probability
in words
Order events on rough
likelihoods
Find possible arrangements of
sets of objects and events
Find numerical probabilities
based on equally likely
outcomes
Find numerical probabilities
based on relative frequencies
A
r
it
h
m
e
t
ic
The four operations
( +, , , ) with positive
whole numbers
P
r
e
-
a
lg
e
b
r
a
Solve simple number puzzles
expressed using words or
symbols U
n
it
s Select appropriate metric unit
to measure a quantity (mL, L,
cm, m, km etc) S
h
a
p
e
Names of basic shapes and
their basic features
Identify by looking at shapes
or solids which are the
same or similar ( the terms
congruence, similarity not
needed)
Names of basic solids and
their basic features
D
a
t
a
Complete a basic table
Read a column graph
(bar chart)
Read a basic table
Read a two way table
Read a picture graph
(pictogram)
Read a range of common
graphs and charts (eg line,
tally etc)
P
r
e
-
A
lg
e
b
r
a
Solve simple number puzzles
expressed using words or
symbols
Solve complex number
puzzle expressed in words
U
n
it
s
Select appropriate metric unit
to measure a quantity (mL, L,
cm, m, km etc)
Choose appropriate order of
magnitude of mass, length,
area, volume (capacity) or
time
Convert between standad
decimal units
S
h
a
p
e
Names of basic shapes and
their basic features
Identify by looking at shapes
or solids which are the
same or similar ( the terms
congruence, similarity not
needed)
Names of basic solids and
their basic features
D
a
t
a
As with Year 6 and also:
Complete a two way table
Interpret a range of common
graphs, charts and statistical
diagrams
Interpret pie charts
Identify correctly drawn pie
charts
Find modes from simple
categorical data
Obtain likelihoods from data
Find medians
Find means
Make estimates of future or
unknown values from data
sets
A
lg
e
b
r
a
Not tested at this level
M
e
a
s
u
r
e
m
e
n
t
Read scales of integer
intervals
Read analog and digital clocks
Make sensible estimate of
number visually
Calculate perimeters of
polygons, given all lengths
of sides
G
e
o
m
e
t
r
y
Not tested at this level
A
r
it
h
m
e
t
ic
The four operations
( +, , , ) with positive
whole numbers
The four operations with
decimals
Squaring numbers
The four operations with
percentages
The four operations with
negatives
Converting between fractions,
decimals and percentages
A
lg
e
b
r
a
Not tested at this level
M
e
a
s
u
r
e
m
e
n
t
As with Year 6 and also:
Calculate areas of rectangles
Calculate areas of shapes
based on rectangles
G
e
o
m
e
t
r
y
Calculate internal angles of
a triangle
Calculate internal angles of a
quadrilalateral
Calculate angle sums based
on 90, 180, and 360 degrees
Paper B (Calculators are not permitted) Paper F (Calculators are permitted)
Number and Arithmetic Algebra and Patterns Measures and Units Space and Geometry Chance and Data Number and Arithmetic Algebra and Patterns Measures and Units Space and Geometry Chance and Data
N
u
m
b
e
r
Counting objects
Ordering and comparing
positive whole numbers
Using place Value
Ordering and comparing
quarters, halves, tenths and
hundredths
Odd and Even Numbers
Using factors and multiples of
whole numbers (without using
the words factor or multiple)
P
a
t
t
e
r
n
s
Simple number patterns
M
e
a
s
u
r
e
s
Measure and compare
masses, lengths, areas,
volumes (and capacities)
Measure and compare time in
days, months and years
Recognise half and quarter
turns
Identify angles of the same
size
Order angles
S
p
a
c
e
Identify relative position on a
picture or map
Identify fgures with refection
symmetry
Identify nets, plans and
elevations of 3D fgures and
vice versa
Identify and continue a pattern
of shapes
Refect a shape about a given
axis (simple)
Rotate a shape about a vertex
of the shape or its centre C
h
a
n
c
e
Simple estimates of probability
in words
Order events on rough
likelihoods
Find possible arrangements of
sets of objects and events
N
u
m
b
e
r
Using factors and multiples of
whole numbers
Ordering and comparing all
integers including negatives
Ordering and comparing
decimals
Ordering and comparing
fractions
Using prime numbers
Rounding to nearest whole
number
Rounding to given decimal
places
P
a
t
t
e
r
n
s
Common number patterns-
such as square numbers
Completing number patterns
where the rule is not given
Choose correct description in
words of a number pattern
Identify an expression for a
number pattern (linear)
Complete a number pattern
(linear) rule given in words
M
e
a
s
u
r
e
s
As with Year 7
S
p
a
c
e
As with Year 7 and also:
Use simple bearings
Plot and identify co-ordinates
in all 4 quadrants C
h
a
n
c
e
Simple estimates of probability
in words
Order events on rough
likelihoods
Find possible arrangements of
sets of objects and events
Find numerical probabilities
based on equally likely
outcomes
Find numerical probabilities
based on relative frequencies
P
r
e
-
a
lg
e
b
r
a
Solve simple number
puzzles expressed using
words or symbols
U
n
it
s Select appropriate metric unit
to measure a quantity
(mL, L, cm, m, km etc)
S
h
a
p
e
Names of basic shapes and
their basic features
Identify by looking shapes or
solids which are the same or
similar ( the terms
congruence, similarity not
needed)
Names of basic solids and
their basic features
A
lg
e
b
r
a
Solve complex number puzzle
expressed in words
Solve a linear equation with
one unknown
Given a variety of constraints
on x choose a possible value
Collect terms in an expression
Choose a correct expression
of a relation given in words
Change the subject of a
formula
Substitute values into an
expression
Identify plots of values of a
function on a graph
Identify an algebraic formula
(linear) derived from a
situation
U
n
it
s
As with Year 7
S
h
a
p
e
As with Year 7 and also:
Symmetry problems using
solids
D
a
t
a
As with Year 7
Read scales of integer
intervals
Read analog and digital clocks
Make sensible estimate of
number visually
Calculate perimeters of
polygons, given all lengths
of sides
Read scales that have integer
intervals with gaps
Use time measurement,
be familiar with its unusual
features (time is not measured
in simple decimal units)
M
e
a
s
u
r
e
m
e
n
t
As with Year 7 and also:
Estimate angles 20 degrees
or less
Calculate perimeters of
rectangles or shapes based
on rectangles (not all lengths
given)
Calculate circumferences and
areas of circles
Calculate volumes of shapes
based on rectangular prisms
Find surface areas of prisms
G
e
o
m
e
t
r
y
Calculate internal angles of
a triangle
Calculate internal angles of a
quadrilateral
Calculate angle sums based
on 90, 180 and 360 degrees
Identify angle categories:
acute, obtuse and refex
Solve simple angle problems
with line crossing 2 parallel
lines
A
r
it
h
m
e
t
ic
Squaring numbers
The four operations with
percentages
The four operations with
decimals
the four operations with
negatives
Converting between fractions,
decimals and percentages
Four operations with fractions
Square roots
Indices and powers
Proportions stated using
combinations of fractions,
decimals, percentages, ratios
A
r
it
h
m
e
t
ic
The four operations
( +, , , ) with positive
whole numbers
A
lg
e
b
r
a
Not tested at this level
M
e
a
s
u
r
e
m
e
n
t
G
e
o
m
e
t
r
y
Not tested at this level
D
a
t
a
Complete a basic table
Read a column graph (bar
chart)
Read a basic table
Read a two way table
Read a picture graph
(pictogram)
Read a range of common
graphs and charts (eg line,
tally etc)
Paper C (Calculators are not permitted) Paper G & H (Calculators are permitted)
Number and Arithmetic Algebra and Patterns Measures and Units Space and Geometry Chance and Data Number and Arithmetic Algebra and Patterns Measures and Units Space and Geometry Chance and Data
N
u
m
b
e
r
Ordering and comparing
positive whole numbers
Using place Value
Ordering and comparing
quarters, halves, tenths and
hundredths
Odd and Even Numbers
Using factors and multiples of
whole numbers (without using
the words factor or multiple)
Ordering and comparing
decimals
Using prime numbers
Rounding to nearest whole
number
P
a
t
t
e
r
n
s
Simple number patterns
M
e
a
s
u
r
e
s
Measure and compare mass-
es, lengths, areas, volumes
(and capacities)
Measure and compare time in
days, months and years
Recognise half and quarter
turns
S
p
a
c
e
Identify relative position on a
picture or map
Identify fgures with refection
symmetry
Identify nets, plans and
elevations of 3D fgures and
vice versa
Identify and continue a pattern
of shapes
Refect a shape about a given
axis (simple)
Rotate a shape about a vertex
of the shape or its centre
C
h
a
n
c
e
Simple estimates of probability
in words
Order events on rough
likelihoods
Find possible arrangements of
sets of objects and events
N
u
m
b
e
r
Using factors and multiples of
whole numbers
Ordering and comparing all
integers including negatives
Ordering and comparing
decimals
Ordering and comparing
fractions
Using prime numbers
Rounding to nearest whole
number
Rounding to given decimal
places
Rounding to given signifcant
fgures
P
a
t
t
e
r
n
s
Common number patterns
such as square numbers
Completing number patterns
where the rule is not given
Choose correct description in
words of a number pattern
Identify an expression for a
number pattern (linear)
Complete a number pattern
(linear) rule given in words
M
e
a
s
u
r
e
s
As with Year 8
S
p
a
c
e
As with Year 8 and also:
Solve bearing problems
Use co-ordinates to transform
more complex shapes &
identify fnal coordinates
C
h
a
n
c
e
Simple estimates of probability
in words
Order events on rough
likelihoods
Find possible arrangements of
sets of objects and events
Find numerical probabilities
based on equally likely
outcomes
Find numerical probabilities
based on relative frequencies
A
r
it
h
m
e
t
ic The four operations
( +, , , ) with positive
whole numbers
The four operations
( +, , , ) with decimals
P
r
e
-
a
lg
e
b
r
a
Solve simple number puzzles
expressed using words or
symbols
Solve complex number puzzle
expressed in words
U
n
it
s
Select appropriate metric unit
to measure a quantity
(mL, L, cm, m, km etc)
Choose appropriate order of
magnitude of mass, length,
area, volume (capacity) or
time
S
h
a
p
e
Names of basic shapes and
their basic features
Identify by looking at shapes
or solids which are the
same or similar ( the terms
congruence, similarity not
needed)
Names of basic solids and
their basic features
D
a
t
a
Complete a basic table
Read a colum graph (bar
chart)
Read a basic table
Read a two way table
Read a picture graph
(pictogram)
Read a range of common
graphs and charts (eg line,
tally etc)
A
r
it
h
m
e
t
ic
Squaring numbers
The four operations with
percentages
The four operations with
decimals
The four operations with
negatives
Converting between fractions,
decimals and percentages
The four operations with
fractions
Square roots
Indices and powers
Proportions stated using
combinations of fractions,
decimals, percentages, ratios
Operations with scientifc
notation (standard form)
A
lg
e
b
r
a
As with Year 8 and also:
Given a simple inequalitiy
choose a possible value for x
Solve simultaneous equation
with two unknowns
Identify a linear graph from
function with marked axes
Solve simultaneous linear
equation from graph
Identify sketch of linear graph
from function without marked
axes
U
n
it
s
As with Year 8
S
h
a
p
e
As with Year 8
D
a
t
a
As with Year 8 and also:
Calculate range
Use (and choose) averages to
compare sets of simple data
M
e
a
s
u
r
e
m
e
n
t
As with Year 8 and also:
Calculate areas and
perimeters of polygons
Calculate parts of
circumferences and areas of
circles
Calculate areas and
perimeters of triangles
Use congruence or similarity
to calculate measures
Find volumes of prisms and
cylinders
Find missing lengths of
right angled triangles using
Pythagoras
G
e
o
m
e
t
r
y
Calculate internal angles of
a triangle
Calculate internal angles of a
quadrilateral
Calculate angle sums based
on 90, 180 and 360 degrees
Identify angle categories:
acute, obtuse and refex
Solve simple angle problems
with line crossing 2 parallel
lines
Solve angle problems with
polygons (not triangles or
rectangles)
A
lg
e
b
r
a
Not tested at this level
M
e
a
s
u
r
e
m
e
n
t As with Year 4 and also:
Read scales of decimal
intervals with gaps
Read scales of decimal
intervals
Estimate areas using a grid
G
e
o
m
e
t
r
y
Not tested at this level
Paper D (Calculators are not permitted) Paper I & J (Calculators are permitted)
Number and Arithmetic Algebra and Patterns Measures and Units Space and Geometry Chance and Data Number and Arithmetic Algebra and Patterns Measures and Units Space and Geometry Chance and Data
N
u
m
b
e
r
Ordering and comparing
positive whole numbers
Using place Value
Ordering and comparing
quarters, halves, tenths and
hundredths
Odd and Even Numbers
Using factors and multiples of
whole numbers (without using
the words factor or multiple)
Ordering and comparing
decimals
Using prime numbers
Rounding to nearest whole
number
Ordering and comparing
fractions
P
a
t
t
e
r
n
s
Simple number patterns
Common number patterns
such as square numbers
Choose correct description in
words of a number pattern M
e
a
s
u
r
e
s
Measure and compare
masses, lengths, areas,
volumes (and capacities)
Measure and compare time in
days, months and years
Recognise half and quarter
turns
S
p
a
c
e
Identify relative position on a
picture or map
Identify fgures with refection
symmetry
Identify nets, plans and
elevations of 3D fgures and
vice versa
Identify and continue a pattern
of shapes
Refect a shape about a given
axis (simple)
Rotate a shape about a vertex
of the shape or its centre
C
h
a
n
c
e
Simple estimates of probability
in words
Order events on rough
likelihoods
Find possible arrangements of
sets of objects and events
N
u
m
b
e
r
Using factors and multiples of
whole numbers
Ordering and comparing all
integers including negatives
Ordering and comparing
decimals
Ordering and comparing
fractions
Using prime numbers
Rounding to the nearest whole
number
Rounding to given decimal
places
Rounding to given signifcant
fgures
P
a
t
t
e
r
n
s
Common number patterns
such as square numbers
Completing number patterns
where the rule is not given
Choose correct description in
words of a number pattern
Identify an expression for a
number pattern
Complete a number
patternrule given in words
M
e
a
s
u
r
e
s
As with Year 9
S
p
a
c
e
As with Year 9
C
h
a
n
c
e
As with Year 9 and also:
Find probabilities of
independent compound events
Find probabilities of
dependent compound events
Listing possible outcomes of
simple compound events
A
lg
e
b
r
a
As with Year 9 and also:
Complex inequality problems
Solve a quadratic equation
with one unknown
Solve an inequality (linear)
giving a simple range for x
Identify plots of values of a
function (quadratic)
Identify the graph of a given
quadratic function with marked
axes
Identify the graph of a
quadratic function as a graph
without marked axes
Identify an algebraic formula
(quadratic) derived from a
context
U
n
it
s
As with Year 9
S
h
a
p
e
As with Year 9
D
a
t
a
As with Year 9 and also:
Group continuous data
Find estimates of median
and/or mean for grouped data
Find modal class of group data
Use averages and ranges to
compare sets of data
Identify relationships from
scatter graph
Extrapolate and interpolate
from graphical data (technical
terms not needed)
A
r
it
h
m
e
t
ic
Squaring numbers
The four operations with
percentages
The four operations with
decimals
The four operations with
negatives
Converting between fractions,
decimals and percentages
The four operations with
fractions
Square roots
Indices and powers
Proportions stated using
combinations of fractions,
decimals, percentages and
ratios
Operations with scientifc
notation (standard form)
A
r
it
h
m
e
t
ic
The four operations
( +, , , ) with positive
whole numbers
The four operations
( +, , , ) with decimals
Squaring numbers
P
r
e
-
a
lg
e
b
r
a
Solve simple number puzzles
expressed using words or
symbols
Solve complex number puzzle
expressed in words
U
n
it
s
Select appropriate metric unit
to measure a quantity
(mL, L, cm, m, km etc)
Choose appropriate order of
magnitude of mass, length,
area, volume (capacity) or
time
Convert between standard
decimal units
S
h
a
p
e
Names of basic shapes and
their basic features
Identify by looking at shapes
or solids which are the same
or similar ( the terms
congruence, similarity not
needed)
Names of basic solids and
their basic features
D
a
t
a
Complete a basic table
Read a column graph (bar
chart)
Read a basic table
Read a two way table
Read a picture graph
(pictogram)
Read a range of common
graphs and charts (eg line,
tally etc)
M
e
a
s
u
r
e
m
e
n
t
As with Year 8 and also:
Calculate areas and
perimeters of polygons
Calculate parts of
circumferences and areas of
circles
Calculate areas and
perimeters of triangles
Use congruence or similarity
to calculate measures
Find volumes of prisms and
cylinders
Find missing lengths of
right angled triangles using
Pythagoras
G
e
o
m
e
t
r
y
Calculate internal angles of
a triangle
Calculate internal angles of a
quadrilateral
Calculate angle sums based
on 90, 180 and 360 degrees
Identify angle categories:
acute, obtuse and refex
Solve simple angle problems
with line crossing 2 parallel
lines
Solve angle problems with
polygons (not triangles or
rectangles)
A
lg
e
b
r
a
Not tested at this level
M
e
a
s
u
r
e
m
e
n
t
As with Year 5
G
e
o
m
e
t
r
y
Not tested at this level
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