Real-World to Maths Connections
Move between a real-world situation and a mathematical representation using concrete objects, drawings, diagrams, tables, number sentences, or bar models
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If your child is working out a real-life maths problem — like sharing 8 sweets between 2 people — can they use objects or draw a picture to show what's happening before writing any numbers?
Move between a real-world situation and a mathematical representation using concrete objects, drawings, diagrams, tables, number sentences, or bar models
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- Given a story about combining groups, represent it with counters or cubes and find the total
- Given a set of objects, tell a simple addition or subtraction story to match
- Connect a physical action (putting together, taking away) to the matching operation
“If your child is working out a real-life maths problem — like sharing 8 sweets between 2 people — can they use objects or draw a picture to show what's happening before writing any numbers?”
Curriculum record
- Type
- Meta
- Subject
- Mathematics
- Domain
- Mathematical Thinking
- Age range
- Ages 5–6