Mathematics Scope and Sequence 2019

ELC3 Number Measurement Shape and space Data handling Pattern and function
● Count to 10 ● Begin to use appropriate vocabulary to demonstrate ● Respond to and use positional words (e.g., ● Begin to intentionally collect data about ● Describe, extend and create patterns
● Count to 10 from any point awareness of the measurable attributes of length, area, in, under, between, down, behind). people, objects and events ● Discuss chance in daily events, e.g.
● Use mathematical language to compare, e.g, more, less, first, last, smaller, bigger weight, and capacity of everyday objects (e.g., long, short, tall, ● Use accurate terms to name and describe ● Begin to intentionally display data using objects, possible, maybe, certain
some two-dimensional shapes (circle,
● Understand and count with one to one correspondence to 5 light, heavy, full). pictures and graphs ● Sort, order, pattern, and classify objects by
square, triangle, oval, rectangle) and begin
● Identify ordinal numbers ● Compare (e.g. which container holds more) and order (e.g. to use accurate terms to begin to describe non-measurable (e.g., color, texture, type
● Demonstrates cardinality when counting shortest to longest) up to 5 objects according to measurable some three-dimensional (cube, sphere, of material) and measurable attributes
● Recognize, model, read, write and order number names, numerals and quantities, attributes cylinder) (e.g., length, capacity, height).
including zero, initially up to 5. Locate these numbers on a number line ● Explores the purpose of use of clocks and calendars ● Manipulate, compare and discuss the
● Be able to solve number problems in real life situations ● Sequences events in order of occurrence using time and story attributes of:
● Subitise small collections (five or less) of objects concepts, such as morning/evening/night
-two-dimensional shapes (e.g., use two
● Compare (more, less, same as) and make correspondences between collections, initially to dimensional shapes to make designs, patterns
5, and explain reasoning and pictures by manipulating materials such as
● Arrange and count different kinds of objects to demonstrate understanding of the paper shapes, puzzle pieces, tangrams; construct
consistency of quantities (i.e., “5” is constant, whether it is a group of 5 people, 5 blocks or shapes from materials such as straws; match
5 pencils). identical shapes; sort shapes based on rules
[something that makes them alike or different];
● Use one-to-one correspondence to solve problems by matching sets (e.g., getting just
describe shapes by sides and/or angles; use
enough straws to distribute for each juice container on the table) and comparing amounts pattern blocks to compose/decompose shapes
(e.g., counting the number of openings in a muffin tin, then collecting the number of cubes when making and taking apart compositions of
needed to fill the openings with one cube each). several shapes).
● Begin to intentionally participate in solving simple addition and subtraction number stories -three-dimensional shapes by building with
by joining and removing objects (up to 5 objects) blocks and with other materials having height,
width, and depth (e.g., unit blocks, hollow blocks,
attribute blocks, boxes, empty food containers,
plastic pipe).
ELC4 Number Measurement Shape and space Data handling Pattern and function
● Count to 20 and from 10 in sequence moving from any starting point ● Measure and Compare objects by size, height, weight and ● Begin to sort, describe and compare 2D ● Describe, sort and label real objects into groups ● Describe, extend and create patterns
● Count with one to one correspondence to 10 length using comparison words shapes (circle, rectangle, square, oval, by attributes ● Generates and describes new patterns
● Demonstrates cardinality when counting ● Orders objects by size, height and length rhombus, triangle) ● Represent information through various graphs ● Identifies and describes the similarities and
● Identify ordinal numbers ● Orders objects by weight ● Begin to describe 3D shapes (sphere, cube, ● Begins to collect data about people, objects and differences of objects.
● Recognize, model, read, write and order number names, numerals and quantities, ● Uses nonstandard units of measure to determine the cylinder) events ● Sort and classify objects by their attributes.
including zero, initially up to 10. Locate these numbers on a number line height and length of an object ● Introduce common language referring to ● Represent information to display data using Name the sort. (color, shape, size, etc.)
● Subitise small collections (five or less) of objects 2D shapes (sides, corners) objects, pictures and graphs
● Identify, compare and describe attributes of real objects,
● Compare (more, less, same as) and make correspondences between collections, initially to ● Introduce common language referring to ● Describe, sort and label real objects into groups
e.g., longer, shorter, heavier, empty, full, hotter, colder
10, and explain reasoning 3D shapes (edges, vertices, faces) by attributes
● Explores the purpose of use of clocks and calendars
● Begins participating in solving simple addition and subtraction number stories by joining ● Use common language to describe position ● Discuss chance in daily events, e.g. possible,
and removing objects. ● Describe and Sequences events in order of occurrence and direction, e.g., behind, next to, up maybe, certain
● Begin to represent simple word problem data in pictures and drawings. using time concepts, such as morning/evening/night ● Locates objects using position and direction ●
● Begin to know the days of the week in order words, such as next or behind
● Begin to make connections between 2D
and 3D shapes

K Number Measurement Shape and space Data handling Pattern and function
● Count to 100 ● Describe measureable attributes of an object-ie. Heavier and ● Sort, describe and name familiar ● Use graphs, tally charts, pictographs when ● Recognize odd and even numbers
● Count to 20 from any starting point lighter two-dimensional shapes in the sorting, handling and representing ● Identify patterns and non-patterns
● Count with one to one correspondence to 30 ● Introduction of estimation of measurement and compare the environment using appropriate (rectangle, ● Represent and describe data with real objects ● Understand, describe, extend and create
● Recognize, model, read, write and order number names, numerals and quantities, lengths of objects using non-standard units of Measurement. square, rhombus, triangle, oval, circle, and drawings. Describe the displays visual, rhythmic and movement patterns
including zero, initially up to 10 and then beyond. ● Explore weight and capacity trapezoid) ● Identify and describe patterns found in the
● Locate these numbers on a number line ● Understand that time is measured using universal units for ● Use common language such as (2D=sides, real world
● Subitise small collections of objects example; days, hours and minutes corners ● Represent patterns in a variety of ways
● Compare, order and make correspondences between collections, initially to 20, and ● Identify, describe and sequence events in a daily routine, for ● Begin to use appropriate language for 3D (using words, drawings, symbols,
explain reasoning using appropriate language (more, less, first, second). example, before, after, bedtime, story-time, today, tomorrow shapes (vertices, edges, faces) materials, actions, numbers, etc.)
● Investigate number sequences, initially those increasing and decreasing by ones from any ● Know and order the days of the week ● Make connections between 2D and 3D ● Identify and describe symbols (+, -, =)
starting point, then moving to other sequences shapes and real life objects ● Sort and classify objects. Name the sort.
● Understand that the two digits of a two-digit number represent amounts of tens and ones. ● Find lines of symmetry in everyday objects (color, shape, size, etc.)
● Introduction to fractions as a fair share of equal parts: ● Identify and describe spatial and relational
● Recognize fractions from non-fractions vocabulary, top/middle/bottom,
● Identify, describe and create fractions of a set and a whole (halves) above/below
● Recognize and interpret common uses of halves and quarters of shapes and collections
 ● Identify common uses/examples of fractions in real world
● Name and identify the value of coins (meticais)
● Represent and solve practical situations to model addition and subtraction and record
strategies
● Inquire into the symbols +, - and = signs consistently to record number sentences

Gr 1 Number Measurement Shape and space Data handling Pattern and function
● Count to and from 100 by twos, fives and tens to 100 ● Identify linear tools to use to measure (nonstandard, ● Sort, classify, describe and name familiar ● Sorting objects by more than one attribute​. ● Identify patterns and non-patterns
● Investigate number sequences, initially those increasing and decreasing by ones, twos, and centimeter ruler, meter stick) two-dimensional shapes in the (applicable to Data Analysis and Patterns) ● Identify, extend and create repeating
● Describe, measure and compare the lengths of objects using environment according to their properties ● Generate survey questions and growing patterns
tens from any starting point, then moving to other sequences standard units of measure. (centimeter) ● Identify, draw and describe characteristics ● Represent data with objects and drawings ● Investigate and describe number
● Estimate quantities to 100 ● Understand standard units of measurement (length, mass, of two dimensional (sides, corners and where one object or drawing represents one patterns formed by skip counting and
● Recognize, model, represent and order numbers to at least 99 (​99 ​standard, ​90+9 capacity, money, temperature, time) using conjectures) data value. (scale 1:1) Describe the displays patterns with objects
expanded, ​ninety-nine ​written form) ● Identify and describe the equals sign
● Compare masses of objects using balance scales (using ● Describe and identify the relationships ● Collect, check and classify data
● Group, partition (break apart) and rearrange collections up to 99 in tens and ones ● Understand the commutative and
non-standard units) through exploration between two-dimensional shapes ● Record and interpret data using Venn diagrams,
● Understand that the digits of a two-digit number represent amounts of tens and ones associative laws of addition
● Measure and compare the capacity of objects using (compose and decompose) pictograms, bar graphs, tally charts and ● Count in 2s, 5s, 10s to 100s and
● Compare amounts using the symbols (<, >,=) non-standard units of measure through exploration ● Introduce symmetry and transformation in diagrams beyond
● Recognize fractions from non-fractions pictorially ● Tell time to the hour and half hour their environment ● Sort and classify living things, man-made and ● Identify missing elements within
● Identify, describe and create fractions of a set and a whole (halves, fourths/quarter) ● Identify hour hand and minute hand ● Interpret, create and use simple directions natural items in the environment addition and subtraction problems
● Add and subtract fractions with like-denominators in context (word problem) ● Describe duration using months, weeks, days and hours ● Use specific vocabulary to describe ● Discuss chance in daily events (impossible, ● Orally communicate word problems
● Compare fractions using the symbols (<, >, =) ● Understand how to use a calendar including pathways maybe, certain) ​Discussions about chance in when given an equation with a
● Identify common uses/examples of fractions in real world days/months/years daily events should be relevant to the context of missing addend and/or Subtrahends
● Understand relationship between halving and doubling the learners.
● Name and state value of coins (meticais). ●
● Count small collections of coins of the same value
● Use Mozambique Meticais along with different currencies
● Solve basic facts (​sums to 10, doubles, near doubles​)
● Add 2 single-digit numbers (6+7) and single-digit by double-digit number (5 + 12) (in
context and in isolation)
● Solve basic facts below 10 and doubles
● Subtract 2 single-digit numbers and single-digit by double-digit number
● (in context and in isolation)
● Explore the connection between addition and subtraction (fact families, through
conjectures)
● Solve simple addition and subtraction problems using a range of efficient mental and
written strategies
● Solve problems by using number sentences for addition or subtraction

Gr 2 Number Measurement Shape and space Data handling Pattern and function
● Count to and from 100 starting at any number. (2’s, 5’s and 10’s) ● Measure and compare the lengths and capacities of pairs of ● Sort, describe and name familiar ● Create survey questions and gather ● Identify, extend and create repeating
● Investigate number sequences, initially those increasing and decreasing by twos, ​threes​, objects using standard units of measure (millimetre, two-dimensional shapes and responses and growing number patterns
fives and tens from any starting point, then moving to other sequences centimetre, meter, kilometre) three-dimensional objects in the ● Represent data with objects and drawings ● Investigate and describe number
● Recognize, represent and order numbers to at least 1000 (standard, expanded, written ● Identify area of a rectangle and or square using a grid environment where one object or drawing represents patterns formed by skip counting and
form) ● Identify perimeter of a rectangle and/or square using a grid ● Identify, draw and describe one data value (scale). Describe the patterns with objects
● Model numbers to thousands (using base 10) ● Measure and compare masses of objects using balance scales characteristics of two dimensional displays ● Identify and describe equality using
(sides, corners) and three ● Create displays of data using frequency number sentences and expressions
● Group, partition and rearrange collections up to 1000 in hundreds, tens and ones and scales with standard units (grams, kilograms)
dimensional shapes (faces, vertices table, bar graph, pictograph and line plot. ● Identify and describe addition
● Understand that the digits of a three-digit number represent amounts of hundreds, tens ● Measure and compare the capacity of objects using standard
and edges) (Vocab: similar, ● Interpret a set of data displayed in a
and ones units of measurements (millimetre, litre) properties (identity property,
congruent) frequency table, bar graph, pictograph and
● Use estimation and rounding to quantities of 100 or beyond ● Tell time to the half-hour ● Describe and identify the line plot. commutative property, associative
● Compare amounts using the symbols <, > = ● Tell time to the quarter-hour, using the language of 'past' relationships between ● Express, identify, describe and understand property and distributive property)
● Recognize fractions from non-fractions and 'to' two-dimensional and the chance of an event happening using ● Identify missing elements within
● Model, read, write fractions and equivalent fractions. ● Describe duration using months, weeks, days and hours three-dimensional words or phrases (impossible, less likely, addition and subtraction problems
● Add and subtract fractions with like-denominators in context (word problem) ● shapes(compose and decompose)
maybe, likely, certain)
● Compare fractions using benchmarks (O, ½ and 1 whole) ● Explain and describe patterns in
● Order fractions with like denominators the environment that are
● Recognize and interpret common uses of fractions symmetrical
● Use fraction in real-life situations ● Slide, flip and rotate shapes
● Count and order small collections of coins and notes according to their value (meticais) ● Use mathematical vocabulary to
describe position, direction and
● Develop strategies for memorizing addition and subtraction facts
movement;
● Solve basic facts below 10 and doubles
● Select an appropriate method for solving a problem, for example, mental estimation,
mental or written strategies, or by using a calculator
● Use strategies to evaluate answers
 ● Use manipulatives and written methods to add and subtract within 999 with regrouping
● Explore the connection between addition and subtraction (fact families, through
conjectures, inverse operations)
● Solve simple addition and subtraction problems using a range of efficient mental and
written strategies
● Solve problems by using number sentences for addition or subtraction
● Recognize and represent multiplication as repeated addition, groups and arrays
● Solve x0, x1, x2, x5 and x10 facts
● Recognize and represent division as grouping into equal sets and solve simple word
problems
● Use mental and written strategies for multiplication and division in real-life situations
● Estimate sum, difference

Gr 3 Number Measurement Shape and space Data handling Pattern and function
● Use the appropriate operations to solve word problems (+, -, ×, ÷) ● Measure temperatures in degrees ● Analyze, sort and describe 2D and 3D ● Collect, display and interpret data using graphs ● multiplication as repeated addition;
● Memorize the time tables to 12 ● Know the relationships between, measure and record using shapes including regular and irregular ● Select appropriate graph forms to present data understand multiplication language
● Multiply 3 digit numbers by single digit numbers mixed units such as km, m, cm &mm, kg & g, l & ml polygons using geometrical vocabulary such as Venn diagrams, tree diagrams, bar ● Recognize that division is the inverse of
● Recognize unit fractions to one tenth and use them to find fractions of shapes or quantity ● Use standard units of measurement to solve problems in real ● Create and model how a 2D net converts graphs or pictographs multiplication
● Recognize, read and write simple equivalent fractions, for example two halves or four life situations involving perimeter, area and volume into a 3D shape and vice versa ● Design a survey, collect, organize and display ● Recognize that halving is the reverse of
quarters make one whole and two quarters and one half are the same ● Understand and use vocabulary for types of angles: acute, ● Create pattern using shapes that tessellate data using a graph doubling
● Start to add simple fractions with like denominators obtuse, right, straight and reflex ● Locate features on a grid using coordinates ● Use the scale on the vertical axis of a bar graph ● Continue to understand division as
● Understand the concept of remainder in division calculations ● Understand, read and use vocabulary related to time, ● Explain symmetrical patterns and to represent larger quantities grouping, sharing or repeated subtraction
● Use calculators to solve and check problems including reading analogue and digital clocks to nearest tessellations in the environment ● Make and justify subjective estimates of ● Recognize, describe and analyze patterns
● Understand decimals to one place; recognize that .5 is the same as 5/10 minute ● Give instructions for moving along a route probability in numbers to 100
● Begin to understand decimals to hundredths in context; such as money, metric ● Time events using stopwatch to nearest seconds in straight lines and round right-angled ● Describe the rule for a pattern in a variety
measurements ● Know time duration in hours and minutes corners e.g. to pass though a simple maze... of ways
● Master 3-digit number addition and subtraction ● Use mathematical vocabulary to describe ● Evaluate expressions for equality
● Develop strategies for addition, subtraction, multiplication and division facts position, direction and movement; (properties and relationships)
● Develop multiple strategies for solving calculations ● Recognize whole, half and quarter turns,
● Understand, read, write, round and order numbers to the place value up to thousands and left or right, clockwise or anti-clockwise
beyond ● Continue to understand the operation
● Understand square and rectangular numbers as multiplication arrays
● Use multiplication equations to find unknown quantities

Gr 4 Number Measurement Shape and space Data handling Pattern and function
● Understand what each digit represents in a 6 digit number ● Convert up to 1000 cm to metres and vice versa. Convert l to ● Describe and visualize 3-D and 2-D shapes, ● Understand how to use a simple pie, line, and ● Check calculations by using estimation and
● Memorize the time tables to 12 ml & kg to mg including the tetrahedron and heptagon bar graph opposite operation
● Use symbols correctly: including less than <, and greater than > ● Measure and calculate the perimeter and area of rectangles ● Classify polygons using criteria such as ● Use mean, mode, range and median when ● Choose & use appropriate number
operations & ways of calculating to solve
● Solve addition and subtraction problems and other simple shapes using counting methods and standard number of right angles, symmetry, regular describing sets of data
problems
● Use mental and written strategies for adding, subtracting, multiplying and dividing in units ● Recognize positions and directions: e.g. ● Representing data as percentages, ratios and ● Use all four operations to solve word
real-life situations ● Read the time on a 24 hour clock & use 24 hour notation. Such describe and find the point on a grid of fractions problems involving numbers and
● Make and justify estimates up to 250 as 15:35 squares where the lines are numbered ● Express probabilities using ratio and percentage quantities based on real life situations
● Recognize and identify the equivalence of fractions ● Extend knowledge and use of measurement to include mm ● Recognize horizontal and vertical lines ● Determine the theoretical probability of an involving money, measures, time
● Identify radius, diameter and circumference of a circle ● Describe translations, rotations, and event and explain why it might differ from ● Represent the rule of a pattern by using
● Identify fractions pairs that make a whole: eg.1/6 + 5/6
● Make and measure clockwise and anti-clockwise turns eg. SW reflections of two-dimensional figures. experimental probability a function
● Order simple fractions and decide whether < or > than one half ● Analyze pattern and function using
● Convert and compare fractions, decimals and percentages using manuipulatives to N or from 4 to 10 an a clock face ● Identify and use scale (ratios) to enlarge
words, tables and graphs, and, when
● Explore the relationship between improper fractions and mixed numbers ● Measure angles in degrees and reduce shapes
possible, symbolic rules
● Generate real life problems using fractions ● Understand and use vocabulary for types of angles: acute,
● Recognize, read and write fractions including improper fractions obtuse, right, straight and reflex
● Understand decimal notation and value of tenths and hundredths and use in context e.g. ● Apply the area and perimeter formula of figures in real world
money, length and mathematical problems
● Round a decimal sum to the nearest whole unit in context ● Use timetables and schedules (12-hour and 24-hour clocks) in
● Recall multiplication and division facts real-life situations
● Multiply and divide 3-digit numbers
● Use place value to round decimals to any place.

Gr 5 Number Measurement Shape and space Data handling Pattern and function
● Recognize that in a multi-digit number, a digit in the one place represents 10 times as ● Convert among different sized standard measurement units ● Classify two-dimensional figures in a ● Design a survey and systematically collect, ● Represent the rule of a pattern by using
much as it represents in the place to its right and 1/10 of what it represents in the place to within a given measurement system and use those hierarchy based on properties. (van heile?) record, organize and display the data in a bar a function
its left. conversions in solving multi-step, real world problems. (The ● Use a pair of perpendicular lines, called axis graph, circle graph or line graph ● Analyze pattern and function using
● Memorize the time tables to 12 and explore patterns in numbers past 13 use of standard multipliers, such as kilometer and millimeter) to define a coordinate system, with the ● Set up a spreadsheet using simple formulas to words, tables and graphs, and, when
● Use whole numbers up to millions or beyond in real-life situations ● Apply the area and perimeter formula of figures in real world intersection of manipulate data and create graphs possible, symbolic rules
● Read and write ratios and mathematical problems ● Lines (the origin) arranged to coincide ● Create and manipulate an electronic database ● Select appropriate methods to analyze
patterns and identify rules
● Use ratios in real-life situations ● Read and interpret scales on a range of measuring instruments with the 0 on each line and a given point in for their own purpose
● Use functions to solve problems
● Read and write integers in appropriate contexts ● Measure and construct angles in degrees using a protractor the plain located by using an ordered pair ● ​Understand that different types of graphs have ● Identify, describe, extend, and create
● Read and write exponents and square roots ● Select and use appropriate units of measurement and tools to of numbers called its coordinates. special purposes numeric patterns and functions
● Identify equivalent fractions solve problems in real-life situations ● Identify line and rotational symmetry. ● Identify, describe and explain the data found on ● Write simple expressions that record
● Solve addition and subtraction problems using mixed numbers and fractions ● Determine and justify the level of accuracy required to solve ● Estimate, describe, measure and compare energy sources and forms including range, calculations with numbers and interpret
● Convert and compare between fractions, decimals and percentages. real-life problems involving measurement angles using degrees. Construct angles and mode, median and mean in a set of data numerical expressions. (i.e. Add 8 and
● Compare, order and represent decimals ● Determine times worldwide triangles using a protractor using geometric ● Understand and express probability that 7, then multiply by 2 as 2x(8+7))
● Multiply fractions ● Develop and describe formulas for finding perimeter, area and vocabulary. probability using scale (0–1) or per cent (Recognize that 3x(1,932 +921) is three
● Convert improper fractions to mixed numbers and vice versa volume ● Identify and use scale (ratios) to enlarge (0%–100%). times as large as 1,932 +921.)
● Use decimal and fraction notation in measurement, for and reduce shapes ● Identify experimental and theoretical ● Solve simple expressions.
● Simplify fractions in mental and written form
example, 3.2 cm, 1.47 kg, 1ó miles ● Identify and use the language and notation probability.
● Read, write, compare and order decimal fractions to thousandths or beyond
● Carry out simple unit conversions within a system of of bearing to describe direction and ● Express probabilities using ratio and percentage
● Read, write, compare and order percentages
measurement (metric or customary) select and use position ● Determine the theoretical probability of an
● Convert between fractions, decimals and percentages appropriate units of measurement and tools to solve problems ● Analyze, describe, classify and visualize 2D event and explain why it might differ from
● Use integers in real-life situations in real-life situations shapes (including circles, triangles and experimental probability
● Convert improper fractions to mixed​ ​numbers and vice versa in real-life​ ​situations ● Determine and justify the level of accuracy required to solve quadrilaterals) and 3D shapes, using
● Simplify fractions in computation answers real-life problems involving measurement geometric vocabulary
● Use fractions, decimals and percentages interchangeably in real-life situations ● Use decimal and fractional notation in measurement, for ● Explore the use of geometric ideas and
● Use mental and written strategies for adding, subtracting, multiplying and dividing example, 3.2 cm, 1.47 kg relationships to solve problems in other
fractions and decimals in real-life situations areas of mathematics
● Use estimation and rounding to check the reasonableness of an answer
● Use order of operations.
● Fluently multiply multi-digit whole numbers
● Find whole number quotients with up to 4 digit dividends and 2 digit divisors using
strategies based on place value, the properties of operations, and/or the relationship
between multiplication and division.
● Add, subtract, multiply and divide decimals to hundredths, using concrete models,
drawings and strategies based on place value, properties of operations, etc. Relate the
strategy to a written method and explain the reasoning used.
● Model and manipulate exponents and square roots. Explain their relationship.
● Use and apply integers in real life situations.
● Select and use an appropriate sequence of operations to solve word problems
● Select an efficient method for solving a problem: mental estimation, mental computation,
written algorithms, by using a calculator
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