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Learning sequence 7 concepts

In prerequisite order. Each row is a self-contained “can-do”; open it for the full explanation, examples and resources.

1. X.1
   Problem-solving
   Model, decompose, choose operations, persevere and check reasonableness.
   practice
2. X.2
   Reasoning & proof
   Conjecture, justify, generalise and critique reasoning.
   practice
3. X.3
   Representation & communication
   Move between concrete/pictorial/symbolic; use precise vocabulary; link multiple representations.
   practice
4. X.4
   Connections & financial literacy
   Link mathematical ideas and connect to real / other-subject contexts; money → interest, discounts, budgeting.
   practice
5. X.5
   Tools & technology
   Use calculators, spreadsheets and dynamic software — stage- and country-gated.
   practice
6. X.6
   Affective & social
   Manage math anxiety, value error as learning, collaborate — directly relevant to a low-stakes, anti-anxiety design.
   practice
7. X.7
   Fluency thresholds
   Assessable fluency targets: FR mental-calc targets (CP 9 / CE1 12 / CE2 15 in 3 min; 12 ×-fill-ins/min by CE2); EN Year-4 MTC (25 questions, 6 s each).
   practice