Maths
The stages of numeracy development
This list shows the different stages most children progress through as they acquire numeracy skills. You can view the chart here or print a copy.
Communication Goal 3: Children experience an environment where they experience the symbols of their own and other cultures.
- Stage 0 – 3: Counting from One – children can solve problems by counting from one, either using materials or in their head.
- Stage 4: Advanced Counting – children can solve problems by counting in ones, or by skip counting, starting from numbers other than one.
- Stage 5: Early Additive – children can solve simple problems by splitting up and adding together the numbers in their head.
- Stage 6: Advanced Additive – children use a range of different methods to solve more challenging problems in their head.
- Stage 7: Advanced Multiplication – children use a range of different methods to solve multiplication and division problems in their head.
- Stage 8: Advanced Proportional – children can solve complicated problems involving fractions, decimals and percentages using a combination of methods.