Using the evidence of learning from the assessment for Whole Numbers, the following outcomes and content were selected for each tier.
| Outcome |
Students learn about |
Students learn to |
Tier 1
NES1.1 Counts to 30, and orders, reads and represents numbers in the range 0 to 20
WMES1.2 Uses objects, actions, imagery, technology and/or trial and error to explore mathematical problems
WMES1.3 Describes mathematical situations using everyday language, actions, materials and informal recordings |
- counting forwards to 30, from a given number
- identifying the number before and after a given number
- reading and writing numbers to at least 20, including zero
- representing numbers to at least 20 using numerals, words, symbols and objects (including fingers)
- comparing and ordering numbers or groups of objects
- using 10 as a reference in forming numbers from 11 to 20
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- communicate an understanding of number using everyday language, actions, materials and informal recordings (Communicating)
- justify answers by demonstrating the process used (Applying Strategies, Reasoning)
- recognise numbers in a variety of contexts (Reflecting)
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Tier 2
NS1.1 Counts, orders, reads and represents two-and three-digit numbers
(two-digit numbers only)
WMS1.3 Describes mathematical situations and methods using everyday and some mathematical language, actions, materials, diagrams and symbols
WMS1.4 Supports conclusions by explaining or demonstrating how answers were obtained
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- representing two-digit numbers using numerals, words, objects and pictures
- combining materials into tens to model two-digit numbers
- applying an understanding of place value and the role of zero to read, write and order two-digit numbers
- stating the place value of digits in two-digit numbers
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- give reasons for placing a set of numbers in a particular order (Communicating, Reasoning)
- solve simple everyday problems using problem-solving strategies (Applying Strategies, Communicating)
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Tier 3
NS1.1 Counts, orders, reads and represents two- and three-digit numbers
WMS1.3 Describes mathematical situations and methods using everyday and some mathematical language, actions, materials, diagrams and symbols
WMS1.4 Supports conclusions by explaining or demonstrating how answers were obtained |
- representing three-digit numbers using numerals, words and objects
- applying an understanding of place value and the role of zero to read, write and order three-digit numbers
- stating the place value of digits in three-digit numbers
- counting and representing large sets of objects by systematically grouping in tens and hundreds
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- give reasons for placing a set of numbers in a particular order (Communicating, Reasoning)
- solve simple everyday problems using problem-solving strategies (Applying Strategies, Communicating)
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