Answer to Question #266367 in Math for Dineo

Question

Demonstrate the stages of early number learning

Answer 1

There are Five stages

1. Emergent. Counting collections. This helps to identify and name some numerals.

here the learner:

• May be able to say some number words

• May relate some counting words to the process of counting

• Cannot consistently reproduce the correct forward number sequence or backward number word sequence between 0 and 10

2. Perceptual. Adding two collections of items. Here, learners are developing the ability to recognize number patterns. Here the learner:

• Are able to count collections of objects they can see, touch or feel (rely on concrete representations of numbers)

• Consistently apply the 1-1 principle of matching one number word to each object

• Demonstrate their understanding of the numerical value of a collection by counting and labeling collections from 1-10 and beyond

3. Figurative. Using counting on to solve addition tasks. They are able to count collections which are totally or partially concealed. Often rely on counting by 1s, starting from 1, to find a total

• Have an understanding of numbers as entities (eg. when asked to show 6, can instantly raise 6 fingers without needing to count)

4. Counting on. Developing a concept of 10 as a unit. Children develop the ability to automatically recall basic subtraction and addition tasks. Use their knowledge of both the forward and backward sequences of number words to solve addition and subtraction questions. Uses strategies of counting on from a given number and counting down from a given number confidently

5. Facile. Using number properties combined with number facts. This makes use of properties of numbers.