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Speaking Listening Reading Writing Maths

Mathematical language

The learner should be given a copy of this sheet

1. Shapes

Ask the pupil to name the shapes in English/L1.

2. Numbers

Before identifying the numbers given, they should be asked to count to twenty (or to write the numbers if unable to count in English). The learner may be asked to count in L1.

3. Symbols (number operations)

The learner should be asked to name the symbols in English and to carry out the operations.

4. Money

Real or ‘toy’ money should be provided to identify the value of coins. The learner should then be asked to give the total of a number of coins and to make up given amounts, as appropriate (e.g. to 20p, to 50p, above £1).

5. Time

A clock face will be needed. Different times should be shown. The learner’s response should be given in words. If the pupil is unable to give the words in English, they could be asked to write the times in digital form.