Poorly developed number sense
Difficulty understanding and working with numbers, including estimating, comparing quantities, and recognising numerical patterns.
Support subitising to help the learner quickly recognise quantities. This builds number sense and fluency.
Provide repeated and spaced practice of subitising. This secures foundational number recognition skills.
Offer multiple opportunities to master the five counting principles. This builds a strong foundation for number understanding.
Offer hands-on opportunities to explore numbers through sensory experiences (e.g., measuring length, weight, time, money). This connects maths to real-world contexts and other subjects.
Link number concepts to real-life experiences. This makes learning meaningful and easier to understand.
Use part-whole diagrams to show number relationships. This helps the learner see how numbers can be split and combined.
Use concrete manipulatives (e.g., number lines, tens frames, Cuisenaire rods). This helps the learner understand, count, and compare numbers.
Use the part-whole model to teach number partitioning. This supports flexible thinking about numbers and operations.
Show examples of what something is and is not. This prevents confusion and clarifies understanding.
Provide time for maths talk with peers and adults. This encourages idea sharing and deepens understanding.