Template 1: Where is Using Maths happening in our school?
Whole School Overview:
Year
Group
Year 8
UM audit questions
Where are UM skills taught?
Where are UM skills developed?
Where is UM being assessed?
Who is reporting UM to parents?
Year 9
Where are UM skills taught?
Where are UM skills developed?
Where is UM being assessed?
Who is reporting UM to parents?
Year
10
Where are UM skills taught?
Where are UM skills developed?
Where is UM being assessed?
Who is reporting UM to parents?
KS 3 Subjects
Mathematics
English
Science
Technology
Geography
History
Mod
Lang
LLW
PE
Art and
Design
Music
RE
Drama
Template 2: Which aspects of Using Maths are happening in KS 3 subjects?
Whole School Audit
The subjects included in this template could be limited to only those who have been identified as developing some aspects of Using Maths Skills.
Year Group:
Areas of Learning
UM Requirements
Learning For Life and Work
PD

choose the appropriate materials, equipment and mathematics to
use in a particular situation;

use mathematical knowledge and concepts accurately;

work systematically and check their work;

use mathematics to solve problems and make decisions;

develop methods and strategies, including mental mathematics;

explore ideas, make and test predictions and think creatively;

identify and collect information;

read, interpret, organise and present information in mathematical
formats;

use mathematical understanding and language to ask and answer
questions, talk about and discuss ideas and explain ways of
working;

develop financial capability;

use ICT to solve problems and/or present their work.
Knowledge and Understanding
Number; understanding number and number notation
Algebra; patterns, relationships and sequences in Number
Number; operations and their applications
Number; Money
Measures;
Shape and Space; Exploration of shape
Shape and Space; Position, movement and direction
Handling Data; Collecting, representing and interpreting
data
Handling Data; probability
The subject(s)which will contribute evidence
for the assessment of Using Maths are;
The subject which will report to parents on
Using Maths is;
HE
L&GC
Employability
The Arts
Music
Drama
English/Irish
Media Ed
A&D
Environment & Society
History
Geography
Mathematics
Modern
Languages
PE
RE
Template 2a: Using Maths Area of Learning/Subject Audit
Area of Learning/Subject:
Indicate () in the boxes if any requirements and aspects of knowledge and
understanding being addressed in each year group through this subject.
Requirements for Using Mathematics
Year 8
Across the curriculum, at a level appropriate to their ability, pupils should be enabled
to:

choose the appropriate materials, equipment and mathematics to use in a
particular situation;

use mathematical knowledge and concepts accurately;

work systematically and check their work;

use mathematics to solve problems and make decisions;

develop methods and strategies, including mental mathematics;

explore ideas, make and test predictions and think creatively;

identify and collect information;

read, interpret, organise and present information in mathematical formats;

use mathematical understanding and language to ask and answer questions,
talk about and discuss ideas and explain ways of working;
Knowledge and Understanding
Identify the mathematical content incorporated by the assessment opportunity.
Number; understanding number and number notation
Algebra; patterns, relationships and sequences in Number
Number; operations and their applications
Number; Money
Measures;
Shape and Space; Exploration of shape
Shape and Space; Position, movement and direction
Handling Data; Collecting, representing and interpreting data
Handling Data; probability
Year 9
Year 10
Template 3: Departmental Audit of Scheme of work
Year
Term:
Unit title: (from
group: One/Two/Three Scheme of work)
Activity description:
Using Maths skills being
developed:
Activity to
be used for
assessment
task.
Template 4: Using Maths Audit of identified departmental assessment opportunities
Year Group:
The Requirements for Using Mathematics
Across the curriculum, at a level appropriate to their ability, pupils should be enabled
to:

choose the appropriate materials, equipment and mathematics to use in a
particular situation;

use mathematical knowledge and concepts accurately;

work systematically and check their work;

use mathematics to solve problems and make decisions;

develop methods and strategies, including mental mathematics;

explore ideas, make and test predictions and think creatively;

identify and collect information;

read, interpret, organise and present information in mathematical formats;

use mathematical understanding and language to ask and answer questions,
talk about and discuss ideas and explain ways of working;
Knowledge and Understanding
Identify the mathematical content incorporated by the assessment opportunity.
Number; understanding number and number notation
Algebra; patterns, relationships and sequences in Number
Number; operations and their applications
Number; Money
Measures;
Shape and Space; Exploration of shape
Shape and Space; Position, movement and direction
Handling Data; Collecting, representing and interpreting data
Handling Data; probability
Audit each assessment opportunity by ticking () the boxes to indicate the
requirements and aspects of knowledge and understanding being addressed through
the task.
Based on this audit, decide which opportunities to develop into assessment tasks.
Assessment title:
Assessment title:
Assessment title:
Assessment title: