Mathematics & Numeracy in the Curriculum for Wales — A Teacher's Guide
A guide to the Mathematics and Numeracy AoLE under the Curriculum for Wales (2022) — numeracy across the curriculum, the five elements of numeracy, financial literacy, and what changes from the previous NC.
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Mathematics and Numeracy AoLE structure
- 1 Mathemateg a Rhifedd (Mathematics and Numeracy) One of the six AoLEs in the Curriculum for Wales. Covers both pure mathematics and the cross-curricular numeracy strand that runs through all AoLEs.
- 2 Five elements of numeracy The numeracy strand has five elements: Procedural Fluency, Conceptual Understanding, Communication with Symbols, Logical Reasoning, and Strategic Competence. These apply across all subjects, not just maths.
- 3 Numeracy across the curriculum One of three mandatory cross-curricular skills in CfW (with literacy and digital competence). Every teacher is a numeracy teacher — geography teachers use data, history teachers use timelines, science teachers measure.
- 4 Financial literacy A distinct strand within Mathematics and Numeracy in CfW — covering budgeting, saving, understanding value, and consumer decisions. More prominent than in the English NC.
- 5 Welsh mathematical vocabulary Mathematical vocabulary in Welsh is explicitly valued in CfW. Our Gaeilge — Mata vocabulary mat works as a cross-reference; see also our Cymraeg Mathemateg resources.
- 6 Progression steps As with all CfW AoLEs, mathematics uses progression steps (not year-group-specific targets) — learners are expected to progress through steps at different rates.
Learning objective
Describe the Mathematics and Numeracy AoLE structure under CfW; explain the five elements of numeracy; understand the cross-curricular numeracy requirement; and know what financial literacy means in the Welsh curriculum.
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Welsh maths and numeracy resources
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For teachers
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M Mathematics and Numeracy AoLE — free at hwb.gov.wales
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T Transforming Primary Mathematics — Mike Askew
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N Numeracy Framework Wales — classroom planning toolkit
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