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It is really important that children develop a secure sense of number. Children with good number sense can:
- Manipulate numbers to make calculations easier, and are flexible in their approach.
- Assess the reasonableness of an answer, and routinely estimate answers before calculating.
- Identify connections and readily spot patterns in numbers.
- Use several approaches to calculate and solve problems.
To achieve this, it is vital that children are able to fluently (at their age and ability level):
- Count forwards and backwards in different intervals and in between different numbers.
- Recall the number bonds and related subtraction facts.
- Construct numbers in different ways.
- Recall multiplication and division facts for the times tables.
- Use a variety of mental strategies for adding and subtracting.
Please Note: Mathematical concepts can be secured by completing day to day activities like cooking, shopping and walking to school as well as by playing or completing a variety of games and puzzles (e.g. Uno, Rummikub, Sudoku, Monopoly etc.), including those invented by yourself or your child.
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