Numeracy is concerned with the number, size, shape and position of articles. Parents can help pre-school children by playing counting games and using words like “bigger than, smaller than, in front of, behind, on top of, below" etc.

From Foundation level children will develop their knowledge and understanding of the number system and how it is used in calculations and problem solving. They will develop their skills in representing data in graphs and charts and will learn to use the measuring system. This includes length, mass and capacity, as well as time. They will also explore shape and space.

Numeracy is taught daily with ‘mental maths’ incorporated into the lessons and emphasis is placed on developing the ability to manipulate numbers mentally as much as possible. From Year 2 onwards children are encouraged to learn their multiplication tables. The use of computer programs is encouraged to develop skills in a wide range of mathematical activities. Much real mathematics occurs during practical science investigations or within topic work, when problems are being solved. Many skills are developed or practised in this way, including the correct use of calculators.

We also encourage children to practice times tables and number facts at home as well as at school.