1 Numeral identification

Counting aloud
Practise chorally rote counting from zero – 10.

Introduce numerals
Write each numeral from zero – 9 in order, one at a time, on the board and ask students to say it with you.

2 Name, represent and order numbers to 10

● I can use subitising to recognise small quantities.

● I can connect the quantity of dots with the number of fingers.

● I can use number words to describe a quantity.

3 Comparing quantities to 10: More or less

● I can use subitising to partition a collection of counters.

● I can subitise the value of a small collection (up to 5) without counting.

● I can say if a collection is smaller, the same, or bigger, without counting.

4 Number sequencing (0–10)

• I can use subitising to recognise small quantities.

• I can use counting to know how many objects we have.

• I know the last number said is the value of the collection.

5 Subitising collections to 10: Which has more?

● I can subitise to identify which collection has more.

● I can demonstrate that the sequence of numbers doesn't change.

● I can name the last number said as the value of the collection (cardinality).

7 Comparing quantities to 10: More/less/same

● I can subitise to identify which collections (different objects) have more/less/the same.

● I can connect number words to number symbols.

● I can connect number symbols to number quantities.

● I can connect number quantities to number words.

9 Estimating collections to 20

● I can say how many items are in a collection without counting by ones.

● I can estimate the quantity of a collection.

● I can evaluate estimates using the words ‘reasonable’, ‘fair’ and ‘poor’.

11 Ordinal numbers (first to tenth)

● I can use ordinal numbers to describe the position of objects.

● I can create a line to match the order given in the instruction.

● I can identify the number before and after a given number between zero and 10.

6 Subitising collections to 10 efficiently

● I can recognise the total of a collection of objects without counting by ones.

● I can interpret which collection has ‘more’ and which has ‘less’ without counting.

● I can use mathematical drawings to show my thinking.

8 Consolidating number representations to 10

I can connect number words to number symbols.

● I can connect number symbols to number quantities.

● I can connect number quantities to number words.

10 Partitioning quantities to 10

● I can say how many items are in a collection without counting by ones.

● I can partition ten counters into two collections.

● I can change the order of the numbers being added without affecting the total of the collection.

Level F:
Recognise and name the number of objects within a collection up to 5 using subitising

VC2MFN02

Level 3:
Recognise, represent and order natural numbers

Using naming and writing conventions for numerals beyond 10 000.
VC2M3N02

Level 4:
Investigate number sequences involving multiples of 3, 4, 6, 7, 8 and 9

VC2M4N02

Level 5:
Express natural numbers as products of their factors

Recognise multiples and determine if one number is divisible by another.
VC2M5N02

Level 6:
Identify and describe the properties of prime, composite, square and triangular numbers

And use these properties to solve problems and simplify calculations.
VC2M6N02

Level F:
Quantify and compare collections to at least 20 using counting and explain or demonstrate reasoning

VC2MFN03

Level 1:
Partition one- and two-digit numbers in different ways using physical and virtual materials

Including partitioning two-digit numbers into tens and ones.
VC2M1N02

Level 2:
Partition, rearrange, regroup and rename two- and three-digit numbers

Using standard and non-standard groupings. Recognise the role of a zero digit in place value notation.
VC2M2N02

Level 1:
Quantify sets of objects, to at least 120, by partitioning collections into equal groups

Using number knowledge and skip counting.
VC2M1N03

Level 2:
Recognise and describe one-half as one of 2 equal parts of a whole

Connect halves, quarters and eighths through repeated halving.
VC2M2N03

Level 3:
Recognise and represent unit fractions including 1/2, 1/3, 1/4, 1/5 and 1/10 and their multiples in different ways

Combine fractions with the same denominator to complete the whole.
VC2M3N03

Level 4:
Find equivalent representations of fractions using related denominators

Make connections between fractions and decimal notation.
VC2M4N03

Level 5:
Compare and order common unit fractions with the same and related denominators

Including mixed numerals, applying knowledge of factors and multiples; represent these fractions on a number line
VC2M5N03

Level 6:
Apply knowledge of equivalence to compare, order and represent common fractions

Including halves, thirds and quarters, on the same number line and justify their order
VC2M6N03

F. Recognising and Creating Patterns and Sequences

Follow a short sequence of instructions; recognise, copy, continue and create repeating patterns represented in different ways.
VC2MFA01

  • Following Movement Instructions

  • Engaging in Rule-Based Games

  • Creating and Describing Repeating Patterns

  • Using Patterns in Daily Routines

  • Observing Cultural Patterns

F. Comparing and Communicating About Measurement Attributes

Identify and compare attributes of objects and events, including length, capacity, mass and duration, use direct comparisons and communicate reasoning.
VC2MFM01

  • Using Measurement Language

  • Comparing Lengths Directly

  • Comparing Duration of Events

  • Comparing Mass and Length in Everyday Contexts

F. Sequencing Time and Connecting to Daily Events

Sequence days of the week and times of the day, including morning, lunchtime, afternoon and night-time, and connect them to familiar events and actions.
VC2MFM02

  • Ordering Daily Events by Time of Day

  • Identifying and Sequencing Days of the Week

  • Sequencing Events in Stories

  • Using and Discussing Classroom Rosters

  • Making a Weekly Pictorial Diary

F. Recognising, Sorting and Creating Familiar Shapes

Sort, name and create familiar shapes; recognise and describe familiar shapes within objects in the environment, giving reasons.
VC2MFSP01

  • Sorting Shapes by Features

  • Creating Pictures with Shapes

  • Forming Shapes with People

  • Identifying Shapes in Everyday Items

  • Describing Shapes Found on Country/Place

F. Describing Position and Location in Familiar Spaces

Describe the position and location of themselves and objects in relation to other people and objects within a familiar space.
VC2MFSP02

  • Using Positional Language to Describe Object Location

  • Describing Personal and Object Movement in Space

  • Exploring Positional Concepts Through Cultural Games

F. Collecting and Interpreting Data with Two Outcomes

Collect, sort and compare data represented by objects and images in response to given investigative questions that have only 2 outcomes and relate to familiar situations.
VC2MFST01

  • Answering Questions with Simple Data Displays

  • Organising Data to Compare Two Categories

  • Sorting Data from Everyday Activities

  • Creating and Interpreting Visual Data Representations

  • Asking Questions Based on Stories

  • Exploring Cultural Data Use in the Environment

6. Recognising and Representing Integers in Real-World and Mathematical Contexts

Recognise situations, including financial contexts, that use integers; locate and represent integers on a number line and as coordinates on the Cartesian plane.
VC2M6N01

  • Extending the Number Line

  • Integers in Financial Contexts

  • Using Number Lines and the Cartesian Plane

  • Direction and Signed Numbers

  • Temperature and Vertical Models

6. Understanding and Applying Properties of Special Number Types

Identify and describe the properties of prime, composite, square and triangular numbers and use these properties to solve problems and simplify calculations.
VC2M6N02

  • Explaining Why One is Not Prime

  • Distinguishing Prime and Composite Numbers

  • Using Factorisation to Simplify Multiplication

  • Identifying and Describing Square Numbers

  • Exploring Patterns with Prime Factors Using Spreadsheets

6. Comparing, Ordering and Representing Fractions Using Equivalence

Apply knowledge of equivalence to compare, order and represent common fractions, including halves, thirds and quarters, on the same number line and justify their order.
VC2M6N03

  • Using Factors and Multiples to Find Equivalents

  • Positioning Fractions on a Number Line

  • Explaining Equivalence with Visual Models

  • Justifying Fraction Order with Benchmarks

6. Adding and Subtracting Decimals with Estimation and Digital Tools

Apply knowledge of place value to add and subtract decimals, using digital tools where appropriate; use estimation and rounding to check the reasonableness of answers.
VC2M6N04

  • Estimating Decimal Calculations

  • Using Whole-Number Strategies with Decimals

  • Working with Decimals in Measurement Contexts

  • Using Calculators for Complex Decimal Problems

6. Solving Fraction Problems Using Equivalent Fractions

Solve problems involving addition and subtraction of fractions using knowledge of equivalent fractions.
VC2M6N05

  • Visual Representations of Fraction Operations

  • Using Common Denominators to Simplify Calculations

  • Applying Fraction Operations to Real-World Contexts

  • Building Conceptual Understanding of Fraction Addition and Subtraction

6. Multiplying and Dividing Decimals by Powers of 10 Using Place Value and Estimation

Multiply and divide decimals by multiples of powers of 10 without a calculator, applying knowledge of place value and proficiency with multiplication facts, using estimation and rounding to check the reasonableness of answers.
VC2M6N06

  • Using Place Value to Multiply and Divide by Powers of 10

  • Estimating Products of Decimals and Large Numbers

  • Explaining Place Value Changes When Scaling Decimals

6. Finding Fractions, Decimals and Percentages of Quantities

Solve problems that require finding a familiar fraction, decimal or percentage of a quantity, including percentage discounts, choosing efficient calculation strategies with and without digital tools.
VC2M6N07

  • Using Unit Fractions to Build Other Fractions

  • Calculating Percentage Discounts in Real-World Contexts

  • Using Decimal Equivalents for Percentage Calculations

  • Understanding Fraction–Percentage Equivalence

  • Representing and Solving Real-World Fraction Problems

6. Estimating Solutions with Rational Numbers and Percentages

Approximate numerical solutions to problems involving rational numbers and percentages, using appropriate estimation strategies.
VC2M6N08

  • Using Familiar Equivalents to Approximate Values

  • Selecting Efficient Estimation Strategies

  • Understanding the Impact of Rounding

  • Checking Calculations with Estimation

  • Estimating Common Percentages in Context

  • Applying Estimation in Cultural Contexts

6. Mathematical Modelling with Rational Numbers and Percentages in Practical Contexts

Use mathematical modelling to solve practical problems involving rational numbers and percentages, including in financial contexts; formulate the problems, choosing operations and using efficient mental and written calculation strategies, and using digital tools where appropriate; interpret and communicate solutions in terms of the situation, justifying the choices made.
VC2M6N09

  • Solving Percentage Problems with Efficient Strategies

  • Budgeting and Saving for Real-Life Goals

  • Planning and Modelling Costs Using Spreadsheets

6. Recognising and Describing Growing Patterns with Rational Numbers

Recognise and use rules that generate visually growing patterns and number patterns involving rational numbers.
VC2M6A01

  • Exploring Growth in Geometric or Visual Patterns

  • Experimenting with Number Patterns Digitally

  • Extending Additive Patterns with Decimals

  • Describing Patterns from Folding or Doubling

  • Creating and Explaining Growing Patterns with Materials

6. Solving Equations with Brackets and Combined Operations

Find unknown values in numerical equations involving brackets and combinations of arithmetic operations, using the properties of numbers and operations.
VC2M6A02

  • Applying the Order of Operations with Brackets

  • Creating and Solving Complex Number Sentences

  • Finding Unknowns That Satisfy Equations

6. Designing and Using Algorithms to Generate Number Patterns

Design and use algorithms involving a sequence of steps and decisions that use rules to generate sets of numbers; identify, interpret and explain emerging patterns.
VC2M6A03

  • Generating Number Sequences with Rules and Digital Tools

  • Modelling Input–Output Relationships with Algorithms

  • Programming Number Sequences and Comparing Growth