Stage 1 and 2 Curriculum

• Curriculum mapping documents
• Features
• Collections

Features
In addition to the mapping documents and our collections of tasks (see below), don't forget our features, which gather together tasks and articles around a theme.  They are very usefully explored during a staff meeting, for example.  Our features generally fall into one of four categories: 

1. We have some specific features that will help you embed the aims of the new National Curriculum in England (problem solving, reasoning and fluency) in your school. We have one feature on each of the aims:
Problem Solving
Reasoning
Number Fluency

Linked to these, we have features on some of the key problem-solving skills:
Working Systematically
Mastering Mathematics: Developing Generalising and Proof
Strategy Games

And alongside the above, take a look at our Recording Mathematics feature.

2. We have features on key parts of the curriculum content that you may find tricky:
Fractions
Number Sense and Place Value
Algebra in the New Curriculum

We also have the following curriculum-linked features:
Playing with Number
Playing with 2D Shape
Number Patterns

3. We have features on the use of key manipulatives (be sure to take a look at Jenni Back's article on use of manipulatives: Manipulatives in the Primary Classroom):
Counters
Geoboards
Cubes
Playing with Dice

4. We also have features on pedagogical aspects of classroom practice:
Low Threshold High Ceiling Tasks
Developing Group-working Skills
Developing Able Young Mathematicians
Using Young Mathematicians' Award Tasks to Develop Problem-solving and Group-working Skills
Encouraging Creativity - Open Spaces
Encouraging Creativity - Play to Win

Collections
The collections below include our favourite rich tasks, some of which may not appear on the mapping documents, so we suggest you look there too!