National 2 Lifeskills Mathematics
Pupil practice
Choose a real-life maths unit. Activities use visual supports, short prompts and practical contexts for supported learners.
Mandatory unit: Number and Number Processes
Number and Number Processes
Count, compare and use number in everyday situations.
Try: Count back from 10 to 6.
5 counters plus 3 more
Ten-frame showing 8
5 and 3 make 8
Optional unit: Money
Money
Recognise UK money and use it for simple shopping tasks.
Try: Identify 1p, 2p, 5p and 10p coins.
UK coins and notes
Optional unit: Time
Time
Read simple times and connect time to daily routines.
Try: Match 1 o'clock to 1:00.
Optional unit: Measurement
Measurement
Compare and measure length, mass and capacity.
Try: Choose a ruler for a pencil.
half
kg
Mandatory unit: Shape, Space and Data
Shape, Space and Data
Recognise shapes, sort objects and read simple information.
Try: Find a circle.
Circle
Cube
Sphere
Cylinder
Apples
Bananas
Pears
CfE Maths Hub practice pathway
Practical Problem Solving
Use number, money, time and measure to solve everyday tasks.
Try: Choose enough money for a £2 item.
5 and 3 make 8
UK coins and notes
half