Counting Experiences F-6
Great counting ideas to spark mathematical thinking in your classroom.
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1. Recognise and name the number of objects in a collection up to five (VCNMFN02)
Peter Sullivan introduces a counting method designed for foundation level students that emphasizes fluency and collaboration. This approach encourages group participation, making counting more approachable. It aligns with the Victorian curriculum and helps students recognize numbers as descriptor...
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2. Quantify and Compare Collections to at least 20 using counting and explain or demonstrate reasoning (VC2MFN03)
Peter Sullivan introduces inclusive counting methods that enhance math programs. He focuses on counting collections and comparing them to 20, using tens frames for visualization. Students engage in collective counting, practicing beyond five and recognizing number patterns. Repetition aids famili...
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3. Recognise, represent and order numbers to at least 120 using physical and virtual materials, numerals, number lines and char
Peter Sullivan presents engaging activities designed for year one and two students to improve their counting skills, especially when counting beyond 100. He emphasizes the importance of understanding place value and introduces various methods to help students recognize numbers up to 120. Techniqu...
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4. Recognise, represent and order numbers to at least 1000 using physical and virtual materials, numerals and number lines (VC2M
Peter Sullivan presents a curriculum designed to improve number fluency and place value understanding for year two and three students. The focus is on advancing to thousands and ten thousands while avoiding excessive time on numbers up to a hundred. Engaging activities help students grasp the rel...
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5. Recognise and extend the application of place value to tenths and hundredths and use the conventions of decimal notation to n
Peter Sullivan introduces decimal concepts, focusing on repeated calculations to build familiarity with decimal notation. He highlights the challenges of decimals versus fractions and the advantages of Base 10 materials. The curriculum emphasizes place value applications, offers exercises for col...
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6. Count by multiples of quarters, halves and thirds, including mixed numerals; locate and represent these fractions as numbers
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7. Compare and order common unit fractions with the same and related denominators, including mixed numerals, applying knowledge
Peter Sullivan introduces the concept of counting infractions and progresses to more complex fractions. He emphasizes the significance of understanding fractions and their equivalences, which relate to decimals and percentages. Students learn to convert fractions to decimals, explore equivalent f...
