AC9MFN03

Number > Counting

Australian Curriculum Version 9 Says:

Quantify and compare collections to at least 20 using counting and explain or demonstrate reasoning.

What this means

Put a number to a collection and compare collections

  • Language of comparing: using words like more, fewer and the same.
  • Reasoning; for example, “6 is more than 4 because it goes further on the bead string” is an example of reasoning.

Tip

  • Activity – Grab: In pairs, each student grabs one handful of objects and drops them on the table in front of them. After comparing the two collections each player makes the statement “I have more”, or “You have more”, or “We have the same.”

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Resources & Manipulatives

These Quick Curriculum Guides have been designed to take a look at the Australian Mathematics Curriculum (AC9), explain terminology and provide interpretations.

Narelle and I have used our professional judgement to put forward what is appropriate for students at this year level.

Authors: Dr Paul Swan & Narelle Rice
We would like to also thank Linda Marshall and David Dunstan for comments and assistance.

These documents serve as general advice only and do not take into account your specific needs and conditions. While best care has been taken in compiling these materials, mistakes may exist.
Australian Curriculum version 9 materials used under Creative Commons licence from ACARA. Readers should always refer back to the curriculum itself and the state-based curriculum that is relevant for you.

This document is copyright of A-Z Type (Dr Paul Swan). A copy of this document may be downloaded from www.drpaulswan.com.au.