In the frame: The Greedy Triangle

Primary Framework objectives for mathematics

(See pages 42-43 of Child Education PLUS Feb ‘08 for numeracy activities based on the picture book The Greedy Triangle by Marilyn Burns)

Year 1

Block B Units 1-3

Describe simple patterns and relationships involving numbers or shapes; decide whether examples satisfy given conditions.

Visualise and name common 2D shapes and 3D solids and describe their features; use them to make patterns, pictures and models.

Block B Unit 3

Use diagrams to sort objects into groups according to a given criterion; suggest a different criterion for grouping the same objects.

Block C Units 1-3

Answer a question by selecting and using suitable equipment, and sorting information, shapes or objects; display results using tables and pictures.

Describe ways of solving puzzles and problems, explaining choices and decisions orally or using pictures.

Use diagrams to sort objects into groups according to a given criterion; suggest a different criterion for grouping the same objects.

Block E Units 3

Describe simple patterns and relationships involving numbers or shapes; decide whether examples satisfy given conditions.

Year 2

Block B Units 1-3

Describe patterns and relationships involving numbers or shapes, make predictions and test these with examples.

Visualise common 2D shapes and 3D solids; identify shapes from pictures of them in different positions and orientations; sort, make and describe shapes, referring to their properties.

Block C Units 1-3

Follow a line of enquiry; answer questions by choosing and using suitable equipment and selecting, organising and presenting information in lists, tables and simple diagrams.

Answer a question by collecting and recording data in lists and tables; represent the data as block graphs or pictograms to show results; use ICT to organise and present data.

Use lists, tables and diagrams to sort objects; explain choices using appropriate language, including ‘not’.

Block E Unit 3

Present solutions to puzzles and problems in an organised way; explain decisions, methods and results in pictorial, spoken or written form, using mathematical language and number sentences.