Competences for 6-8 yr olds

This triangle which is repeated here summarises the key concepts, processes and attitudes that need to be considered in designing a mathematics curriculum. This has been designed by Peter Lacey a UK maths teacher and school inspector (www.ecarda.co.uk) and is explained in the cell Teaching Approaches Overview.

Appendix 1 The Information in columns two and three provide in-depth explanations of the concepts in the triangle.