Diagnostic Assessment questions to inform teaching and strengthen progression.
This comprehensive planning tool breaks down the National Curriculum for primary maths into manageable, mastery-focused small steps. Designed by SIL, it supports educators in crafting coherent learning journeys that build deep understanding and fluency across Reception to Year 6.
What’s Inside
- Year-by-Year Breakdown: Clear progression from Reception through to Year 6 across key strands; Number, Place Value, Addition & Subtraction, Multiplication & Division, and Fractions.
- Small Steps for Mastery: Each concept is unpacked into achievable learning intentions, helping pupils move confidently toward age-related expectations.
- Diagnostic Assessment Questions: Practical, pupil-friendly prompts to identify starting points, uncover gaps, and guide targeted support or intervention.
- Worked Examples & Planning Guidance: Supports teachers in using the resource flexibly, whether for whole-class teaching, SEND assessment, or TA-led interventions.
- Comprehensive Planning Support: A structured guide that helps schools embed mastery principles into curriculum planning across subjects.
- Clear Progression Pathways: Includes exemplars and frameworks that support long-term planning and ensure consistency in pupil learning.
- Practical Tools for Implementation: Ready-to-use templates, planning grids, and reflective prompts designed for immediate classroom and leadership use.
- Curriculum Coherence: Helps leaders and teachers align teaching sequences with key concepts, ensuring depth and retention over time.
How It Supports Schools and Settings
- Builds consistency and clarity in maths planning across year groups.
- Enables targeted support for pupils at all levels, including SEND and EAL learners.
- Encourages collaborative planning and shared understanding among staff.
- Supports curriculum development by making progression visible and actionable.
Why You’ll Love It
- Offers ready-to-use assessment tools that reduce planning time and increase impact.
- Developed by experienced educators with deep understanding of curriculum design and mastery principles.
- Suitable for use in staff training, curriculum reviews, and strategic planning sessions.
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