1. Primary Curriculum
  2. Maths
  3. Threshold Concepts

Threshold Concepts

  • Know and use numbers
    This concept involves understanding the number system and how they are used in a wide variety of mathematical ways.
  • Add and subtract
    This concept involves understanding both the concepts and processes of addition and subtraction.
  • Multiply and divide
    This concept involves understanding both the concepts and processes of multiplication and division.
  • Use fractions
    This concept involves understanding the concept of part and whole and ways of calculating using it.
  • Understand the properties of shapes
    This concept involves recognising the names and properties of geometric shapes and angles.
  • Describe position, direction and movement
    This concept involves recognising various types of mathematical movements.
  • Use measures
    This concept involves becoming familiar with a range of measures, devices used for measuring and calculations.
  • Use statistics
    This concept involves interpreting, manipulating and presenting data in various ways.
  • Use algebra
    This concept involves recognising mathematical properties and relationships using symbolic representations.