Foundational Knowledge & Skills
Maths & Numeracy
The Maths and Numeracy foundational knowledge framework sets out the essential knowledge and skills pupils should develop across Years 7, 8 and 9. The expectations build progressively so that pupils develop increasing fluency, confidence, independence and the ability to apply mathematical knowledge across the curriculum.
The learning journey
Foundational Maths and Numeracy knowledge is carefully sequenced across Key Stage 3. Each year builds upon prior learning. Select any expectation below to go directly to the relevant guidance within the Maths and Numeracy Toolkit.
Year 7 — Foundations
Year 8 — Development
Year 9 — Application
Year 7
Maths & Numeracy Toolkit
The supporting toolkit provides detailed descriptions, cross-curricular examples, teaching models, scaffolding strategies, rehearsal activities and intended outcomes for each expectation.
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