Chapter 1 What is numeracy?


What does it mean to be numerate?


Numeracy and mathematics, mathematics and numeracy


What is taught as 'mathematics'?


So what is your role within the lesson?


Blocks of work


The Early Years Foundation Stage curriculum


Looking at the levels of attainment


Supporting children working below level 1





Chapter 2 Key mathematical skills


Progression in mathematics


Understanding and application of counting


Understanding and application of the position of numbers


Memory and retention


Individual and group education plans


Ideas for activities





Chapter 3 Working with the teacher


Your role in the mathematics lesson


The mental and oral part of the lesson


The main part of the lesson


The plenary


Using the teacher's planning


Assessing pupils' learning


Marking pupils' work


Ways of feeding back to the teacher





Chapter 4 The effective use of resources


A feel for number - the 'fiveness' of five


Recognition of the written number


Number tracks and squares


A blank or empty number line


An understanding of place value


Making a resources 'kit'


Using ICT to motivate learners