Overcoming barriers in mathematics - helping children move from ...

14 The National Strategies | PrimaryOvercoming barriers in mathematics –helping children move from level 2 to level 3Shape, space and measuresAttainment target 3: Shape, space and measuresLevel 2 Level 3 Commonly encountered difficultiesPupils use mathematical names for common 3-Dand 2-D shapes and describe their properties,including numbers of sides and corners.They distinguish between straight and turningmovements, understand angle as a measurementof turn, and recognise right angles in turns. Theybegin to use everyday non-standard and standardunits to measure length and mass.Pupils classify 3-D and 2-D shapes in various waysusing mathematical properties such as reflectivesymmetry for 2-D shapes. They use non-standardunits, standard metric units of length, capacity andmass, and standard units of time, in a range ofcontexts.■■■■■■Using mathematical vocabulary to name anddescribe 3-D and 2-D shapesClassifying 3-D and 2-D shapes according totheir propertiesExplaining relationships between standard unitsof length, mass and capacity■■Reading and interpreting numbered and partlynumbered scales■■Reading analogue clocks to the nearest5 minutes and using the vocabulary of time■■Converting analogue times to digital times, andvice versa■■Calculating time intervals00099-2008BKT-EN© Crown copyright 2008