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National 1 Numeracy

Pupil practice

Choose one practical numeracy skill. Each activity uses large visual supports, short instructions and no timer.

Tap or point

Use real objects

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Practice activity

Number recognition

Recognise and match numbers in supported practical tasks.

Start with: Find number 1.

Group A

Group B

Practice activity

Counting and matching

Count objects and match groups with the same amount.

Start with: Count 2 counters.

Red circle

Blue square

Red circle

Practice activity

Sorting and comparing

Sort objects by colour, shape or size.

Start with: Sort red and blue objects.

Fewer

More

Practice activity

Bigger, smaller and same

Compare groups and objects using simple language.

Start with: Choose the group with more counters.

Circle

Square

Triangle

Rectangle

Cube

Sphere

Practice activity

Shape recognition

Recognise, match and find common shapes.

Start with: Choose the circle from two choices.

First: arrive
Next: lunch
Last: home

Practice activity

Pattern and sequencing

Copy, continue and order simple patterns or routines.

Start with: Copy red, blue, red, blue.

12369

Lunch time

12:00

Practice activity

Time and daily routines

Use simple time language with daily routines.

Start with: Put breakfast before school.

UK coins and notes

1p2p5p10p20p50p£1£2
£5£10£20£50

Practice activity

Money recognition

Recognise UK coins and compare simple prices.

Start with: Find a 1p coin.

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1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10

half

kg

Practice activity

Simple measure

Compare length, mass and capacity using real tools.

Start with: Choose a ruler for a pencil.

Apples

Bananas

Pears

Practice activity

Simple data and choices

Count picture choices and answer most, least and how many questions.

Start with: Choose which fruit has most votes.

First: arrive
Next: lunch
Last: home

Practice activity

Practical classroom evidence

Record what the learner can do in real classroom activity.

Start with: Record a counting task.