Mathematics and Numeracy

Numeracy is the development and application of mathematics across the curriculum and in real life situations. Skills in numeracy should help children to make informed and responsible choices and decisions throughout their lives.

Throughout the primary school, children should engage in a wide range of purposeful activities which should involve them in different modes of mathematical learning, including playing, exploring and investigating, doing and observing, talking and listening, asking questions, reflecting, drafting, reading and recording.

The sections of the programme for Mathematics and Numeracy interrelate. Processes in Mathematics should pervade the entire programme involving children in using and applying mathematics in practical tasks, real-life problems and within mathematics itself.

Alta Maths for Schools

Alta Maths for Schools is a web-based, formative assessment system for Mathematics and Numeracy. It is designed to support pupils in Key Stages 1, 2 and 3, with content specifically designed for the Northern Ireland Curriculum. It provides detailed diagnostic feedback for both teachers and pupils.

Alta Maths For Schools has been procured by the Department of Education for Northern Ireland (DENI) and is available free of charge to all schools in NI. To find out how your school can take part, visit the Maths for School website.