Using number lines in Key Stage 1

Five ways to use a number line for maths in Years 1 and 2.

The NCETM's Director for Primary Mathematics, Debbie Morgan, suggests a progression of five different number lines to help children build understanding of the relationships between numbers from 1 to 20. In the discussion, she suggest ways for teachers to draw out pupils' reasoning skills, use of language and the beginning of understanding proportion.

Show notes

Taking part in the discussion are:

Debbie Morgan, NCETM Director for Primary Mathematics

Steve McCormack, NCETM Communications Director

Useful links

In the introductory remarks, Debbie refers to the DfE's guidance for teaching maths in primary schools (2020)

Debbie also refers to the ready-to-progress criteria contained in the DfE guidance

For help with planning maths in Key Stage 1, go to the NCETM's primary curriculum prioritisation resource.