Milestoneunknown· 4.5y–5.5y

Numerical Patterns

Verbally counts beyond 20, recognising the pattern of the counting system. Compares quantities up to 10 in different contexts, recognising when one quantity is greater than, less than or the same as the other. Explores and represents patterns within numbers up to 10.

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Normative evidence

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This milestone4.5y–5.5yEYFS Profile0mo–5y012243648607284months
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What mastery looks like

Not yet

Cannot yet demonstrate: verbally counts beyond 20, recognising the pattern of the counting system. compares quantities up to 10 in different contexts, recognising when one quantity is greater than, less than or the same as the other. explores and represents patterns within numbers up to 10

  • No observable behavior matching this goal
Emerging

Beginning to show verbally counts beyond 20, recognising the pattern of the counting system. compares quantities up to 10 in different contexts, recognising when one quantity is greater than, less than or the same as the other. explores and represents patterns within numbers up to 10 with adult scaffolding

  • Requires significant adult support
Developing

Demonstrates verbally counts beyond 20, recognising the pattern of the counting system. compares quantities up to 10 in different contexts, recognising when one quantity is greater than, less than or the same as the other. explores and represents patterns within numbers up to 10 in supported contexts

  • Achieves with prompting
  • Inconsistent across settings
Secure

Consistently meets goal across contexts — EYFS 'expected' level

  • Reliable demonstration without scaffolding
Reflexive

Exceeds goal; demonstrates with fluency and generalization

  • Applies independently in novel contexts

Activities for this (1)

Thinking4.3y–5.7y

Numbers and Shapes

Parent works through four readiness checks at 54-66mo: deep number understanding to 10, verbal counting patterns beyond 20, copying a diamond shape, and carrying out three-step sequential commands. Covers four cognitive and fine motor milestones.

Formal assessments

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