Mathematics - P Scale
P1(i) - Mathematics
1. The learner will encounter activities and experiences |
2. The learner will show simple reflex responses |
| 1.1 I can experience various sounds. | 2.1 I can make a startled response to a sudden noise. |
| 1.2 I can experience light patterns. | 2.2 I can make a startled response to a sudden movement. |
| 1.3 I can experience music. | 2.3 I can make a startled response to a sudden bright light. |
| 1.4 I can experience a combination of action with sound. | 2.4 I can be passive or resistant. |
| 1.5 I can experience movement. |
P1(ii) - Mathematics
1. The learner will show emerging awareness of activities and experiences |
2. The learner will show intermittent reactions |
| 1.1 I can make a brief response to sound. | 2.1 I can react to movement. |
| 1.2 I can make a brief response to a picture. | 2.2 I can react to physical contact. |
| 1.3 I can make a brief response to music. | 2.3 I can react to a change in temperature. |
| 1.4 I can make a brief response to physical sensory source. | |
| 1.5 I can make a brief response to light patterns. | |
| 1.6 I can make a brief response to a moving object. |
P2(i) - Mathematics
1. The learner will react to new activities and experiences |
2. The learner will begin to show interest in people, events and objects |
3. The learner will participate in shared activities |
| 1.1 I can react to unfamiliar sounds. | 2.1 I can respond consistently to familiar people. | 3.1 I can engage in co-active exploration. |
| 1.2 I can react to unfamiliar images. | 2.2 I can respond consistently to familiar events. | |
| 1.3 I can react to a new task. | 2.3 I can respond consistently to familiar objects. | |
| 1.4 I can react to a new experience. |
P2(ii) - Mathematics
1. The learner will communicate consistent preferences |
2. The learner will communicate affective responses |
3. The learner will recognise familiar people, events and objects |
4. The learner will perform simple actions |
5. The learner will remember learned responses |
6. The learner will participate in shared activities |
| 1.1 I can communicate preference for certain images. | 2.1 I can respond with volume variation. | 3.1 I can recognise familiar people. | 4.1 I can attempt to perform a simple action. | 5.1 I can remember learned responses over short periods of time. | 6.1 I can co-operate with shared exploration. |
| 1.2 I can communicate preference for certain sounds. | 2.2 I can respond to specific stimulation. | 3.2 I can recognise familiar events. | 4.2 I can use trial and improvement to perform an action. | 6.2 I can co-operate with supported participation. | |
| 3.3 I can recognise familiar objects. |
P3(i) - Mathematics
1. The learner will request events or activities |
2. The learner will participate in shared activities |
3. The learner will sustain concentration |
4. The learner will explore materials |
5. The learner will perform simple actions |
6. The learner will remember learned responses |
| 1.1 I can request for an event or activity. | 2.1 I can participate in shared exploration with less support. | 3.1 I can sustain concentration for short periods. | 4.1 I can explore different materials in increasingly complex ways. | 5.1 I can perform simple actions. | 6.1 I can remember learned responses over extended periods. |
| 5.2 I can observe the result of my action. | 6.2 I can remember a learned activity. | ||||
| 5.3 I can demonstrate an awareness of change as a result of my action. | 6.3 I can remember the purpose of equipment. |
P3(ii) - Mathematics
1. The learner will initiate interactions and activities |
2. The learner will remember learned responses |
3. The learner will respond to options and choices |
4. The learner will actively explore objects and events |
5. The learner will apply potential solutions systematically to problems |
| 1.1 I can greet familiar people. | 2.1 I can remember learned responses over increasing periods. | 3.1 I can respond to an option or choice. | 4.1 I can actively explore objects. | 5.1 I can attempt to solve simple problems. |
| 1.2 I can initiate interactions with familiar people. | 2.2 I can anticipate familiar events. | 3.2 I can demonstrate dissatisfaction. | 4.2 I can actively explore events. | |
| 1.3 I can initiate activities with familiar people. | 3.3 I can demonstrate satisfaction. | 4.3 I can remain interested in an activity for a short period. | ||
| 3.4 I can indicate preference. |
P4 - NUMBER
1. The learner will be aware of number activities and counting |
| 1.1 I can participate in number activities. |
| 1.2 I can work with single objects. |
| 1.3 I can count objects. |
| 1.4 I can follow a simple counting sequence. |
| 1.5 I can assist with a one-to-one matching activity. |
| 1.6 I can join in the actions to number rhymes. |
P4 - SHAPE, SPACE & MEASURES
1. The learner will search for objects that have gone out of sight, hearing or touch |
2. The learner will match big objects and small objects |
3. The learner will demonstrate an interest in position and the relationship between objects |
| 1.1 I can search for hidden objects. | 2.1 I can match objects by their size. | 3.1 I can use shapes. |
| 1.2 I know when something has been removed. | 2.2 I can make a group of large objects. | 3.2 I can use construction materials. |
| 2.3 I can make a group of small objects. | 3.3 I can dismantle an object. | |
| 3.4 I can demonstrate an interest in position. | ||
| 3.5 I can demonstrate an interest in the relationship between objects. |
P4 - USING AND APPLYING
1. The learner will be aware of cause and effect in familiar mathematical activities |
2. The learner will be aware of changes in shape, position or quantity |
3. The learner will anticipate, follow and join in familiar activities when given a contextual clue |
| 1.1 I can demonstrate awareness of cause and effect in familiar mathematical activities. | 2.1 I can group objects according to shape. | 3.1 I can anticipate the next action or chorus in a familiar song or rhyme. |
| 1.2 I can repeat an action to cause an effect. | 2.2 I can use materials to create different shapes. | 3.2 I can relate familiar items with other items. |
| 2.3 I can locate objects and familiar items that have been moved or hidden from view. | 3.3 I can recognise simple patterns. | |
| 2.4 I can identify which contains the most. | ||
| 2.5 I can identify which contains the least. |
P5 - NUMBER
1. The learner will participate in familiar number rhymes, stories, songs and games |
2. The learner will indicate a knowledge of 1 or 2 |
3. The learner will show awareness of contrasting quantities |
| 1.1 I can count when playing with numbers in any order. | 2.1 I can indicate 1 object. | 3.1 I can make a group of 1 item. |
| 1.2 I can participate in simple games. | 2.2 I can indicate 2 objects. | 3.2 I can make a group of lots of items. |
| 1.3 I can participate in familiar number rhymes. | 2.3 I can match single objects. | 3.3 I can use the term "one" appropriately. |
| 1.4 I can participate in familiar number stories and songs. | 2.4 I can match equal sets of objects. | 3.4 I can use the term "lots" appropriately. |
| 3.5 I can demonstrate awareness of contrasting quantities. |
P5 - SHAPE, SPACE & MEASURES
1. The learner will search intentionally for objects in their usual place |
2. The learner will find big and small items on request |
3. The learner will compare the overall size of objects |
4. The learner will explore the position of objects |
| 1.1 I can locate personal items when in their usual place. | 2.1 I can locate big items on request. | 3.1 I can identify the larger shape, where there is a marked difference. | 4.1 I can put the equipment away in the correct place. |
| 1.2 I can locate class equipment when in its usual place. | 2.2 I can locate small items on request. | 3.2 I can identify the smaller shape, where there is a marked difference. | 4.2 I can explore the position of objects. |
| 1.3 I can search for specific objects. |
P5 - USING AND APPLYING
1. The learner will recognise similarities |
2. The learner will group a small number of objects |
3. The learner will solve simple problems practically |
| 1.1 I can collect objects from a given criterion. | 2.1 I can make a small set of objects. | 3.1 I can select an appropriate container for items of different sizes. |
| 1.2 I can find matching pairs from a collection of pictures. | 2.2 I can sort similar objects into small groups. | 3.2 I can select an appropriate tool for a task. |
| 1.3 I can match a picture to an object. | 3.3 I can indicate a knowledge of relationships between familiar objects. | |
| 1.4 I can match colours. | 3.4 I can solve simple problems practically. | |
| 1.5 I can sort small items from big items. |
P6 - NUMBER
1. The learner will understand one-to-one correspondence |
2. The learner will participate in counting up to 5 |
3. The learner will count and work reliably to 3 |
4. The learner will understand the concept 'more' |
5. The learner will participate in new number rhymes, songs, stories and games |
| 1.1 I can demonstrate an understanding of one-to-one correspondence. | 2.1 I can join in counting to 5. | 3.1 I can count reliably to 3. | 4.1 I can demonstrate an understanding of the concept "more". | 5.1 I can use counting in play. |
| 1.2 I can give an object to a person. | 2.2 I can match numerals to 5. | 3.2 I can make sets of up to 3 objects. | 5.2 I can join in known number rhymes. | |
| 1.3 I can match objects. | 2.3 I can match objects from a choice of 5. | 3.3 I can participate in familiar activities using numbers to 3. | 5.3 I can join in new number rhymes. | |
| 2.4 I can participate in counting activities to 5. | 3.4 I can select an object from a choice of 3. |
P6 - SHAPE, SPACE & MEASURES
1. The learner will search for objects not found in their usual place |
2. The learner will compare objects by size |
3. The learner will manipulate three-dimensional shapes |
4. The learner will understand words, signs and symbols that describe positions |
| 1.1 I can search for hidden objects. | 2.1 I can order objects by size. | 3.1 I have experienced various 3D shapes. | 4.1 I can use words that describe position. |
| 1.2 I can search for an item not in its usual place. | 2.2 I can compare the size of an object with that of another where the difference is not great. | 3.2 I can use 3D shapes in different contexts. | 4.2 I can use signs that describe positions. |
| 2.3 I can order objects according to length. | 4.3 I can use symbols that describe positions. |
P6 - USING AND APPLYING
1. The learner will sort objects and materials |
2. The learner will copy simple patterns and sequences |
| 1.1 I can identify a requested colour. | 2.1 I can copy simple patterns. |
| 1.2 I can identify a requested object. | 2.2 I can copy simple sequences. |
| 1.3 I can match pairs of objects. | |
| 1.4 I can sort objects by my own criteria. | |
| 1.5 I can sort objects by given criteria. |
P7 - NUMBER
1. The learner will participate in counting to 10 |
2. The learner will count at least 5 objects reliably |
3. The learner will recognise numerals from 1 to 5 |
4. The learner will understand the concept of less |
5. The learner will in practical situations, respond appropriately to 'add 1' to a number of objects |
| 1.1 I can join in counting to 10. | 2.1 I can count to 5 independently. | 3.1 I can name numerals from 1 to 5. | 4.1 I can demonstrate an understanding of "less". | 5.1 I can "add 1" in practical situations. |
| 1.2 I can participate in counting rhymes or games to 10. | 2.2 I can put out objects to 5. | 3.2 I can sequence numerals from 1 to 5. | 4.2 I can demonstrate an understanding of "the least". | 5.2 I can count how many as a result of adding. |
| 2.3 I can put the correct number of objects (1-5) into containers marked with the numeral. | 3.3 I can match quantities to numerals 1 to 5. |
P7 - SHAPE, SPACE & MEASURES
1. The learner will respond appropriately to forwards and backwards |
2. The learner will pick out described shapes from a collection |
3. The learner will use familiar words in practical situations when comparing size and quantities |
| 1.1 I can demonstrate an understanding of a forward movement. | 2.1 I can pick out a specific shape from a collection. | 3.1 I can use correct vocabulary when comparing size. |
| 1.2 I can demonstrate an understanding of a backward movement. | 2.2 I can locate a shape from its description. | 3.2 I can use correct vocabulary when comparing quantities. |
| 1.3 I can describe the directional movement of an object. | 2.3 I can group shapes according to their description. | 3.3 I can use appropriate terms in practical situations. |
| 2.4 I can match geometric shapes with pictures of shape. |
P7 - USING AND APPLYING
1. Complete a range of classification activities |
2. Identify when an object is different and not belong to a given familiar category |
3. Respond appropriately to key vocabulary and questions |
| 1.1 I can match and group objects according to shape | 2.1 I can identify the odd one out | 3.1 I can respond appropriately to key vocabulary |
| 1.2 I can match and group objects according to colour | 2.2 I can identify odd items from sets and remove them into the correct set | 3.2 I can respond appropriately to key questions |
| 1.3 I can match and group objects according to size | ||
| 1.4 I can match and group objects according to length | ||
| 1.5 I can match and group objects according to weight |
P8 - NUMBER
P8 - SHAPE, SPACE & MEASURES
1. The learner will compare objects directly, focusing on one dimension |
2. The learner will show awareness of time |
3. The learner will respond to mathematical vocabulary |
4. The learner will describe shapes in simple models, pictures and patterns |
| 1.1 I can compare objects or items using their lengths. | 2.1 I can name the days of the week. | 3.1 I can locate objects based on different attributes. | 4.1 I can name various shapes. |
| 1.2 I can compare objects or items using their widths. | 2.2 I can correctly sequence the days of the week. | 3.2 I can locate an object with 2 given attributes. | 4.2 I can describe simple shapes. |
| 1.3 I can compare objects or items using their heights. | 2.3 I can order events in my day on a daily timetable. | 3.3 I can sort 3D objects according to shape. | 4.3 I can use shapes to create a picture or pattern. |
| 2.4 I know what time specific events occur during the day. | 4.4 I can identify shapes. |
P8 - USING AND APPLYING
1. The learner will use simple repeating patterns and sequences |
2. The learner will use developing mathematical understanding of counting up to 10 |
3. The learner will make simple estimates |
| 1.1 I can copy simple patterns and sequences. | 2.1 I can use ordinal words to describe positions and turns. | 3.1 I can guess up to 3 objects without counting. |
| 1.2 I can identify the next shape from a choice. | 2.2 I can use tokens or marks to tally events or scoring in a game. | 3.2 I can make simple estimates. |
| 1.3 I can describe simple repeating patterns. | 2.3 I can play counting games using different equipment. | 3.3 I can count the objects to see if I am correct. |
| 2.4 I can complete a 10 piece puzzle. | ||
| 2.5 I can solve simple mathematical problems. |
