Key Stage: 1

Description

Episode length: 10 mins

Year 1

2D shapes - Examines how to identify different 2-dimensional shapes using clues such as the number of corners and sides. Also looks at how to create new shapes by folding square pieces of card and cloth.

3D shapes - This episode looks at three-dimensional shapes that can be found all around us, such as cubes, cuboids, cylinders and spheres. Plus the different uses for these shapes.

Addition - The programme shows that numbers can be added together in any order. Even if the numbers are swapped around, they still add up to the same total.

Difference - The difference between two numbers is the same whether you count on or count back.

Subtraction - The programme demonstrates that you can subtract one or more from another number at a time. When taking away, or minusing, one number from another, a useful pattern emerges.

Year 2

Handling data - The programme explores how to handle data, and why and to whom this might be useful.

Place value - Looking at how number lines and squares can be useful tools for arranging numbers in order from lowest to highest.

Position and direction - The programme gives examples of words or phrases used to describe where an object or person is in relation to another. Plus a look at the directions used to help someone find their destination.

Reading scales - How to measure something using the appropriate scale. We look at types of scales and how to read them.

Subtractions - Demonstrates what happens if you add a number to another and then subtract it, or take away a number from another and then add it on again: you end up with the same number you started with.