Number sequence: Foundation – planning tool
This planning resource for Foundation is for the topic of Number sequence. Students establish foundational ideas and skills in number. There is a focus on subitising – instantly recognising and naming the number of objects in small collections of up to 5 (without counting).
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| Year level(s) | Foundation |
|---|---|
| Audience | Teacher |
| Purpose | Planning support, Teaching resource, Teaching strategies, Student task, Home practice tasks |
| Format | Web page |
| Keywords | lesson plans, assessment task, teaching strategies, pedagogies, Australian Curriculum, learning from home, misconceptions |
Curriculum alignment |
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| Strand and focus | Number |
| Topics | Properties of number, Place value |
| AC: Mathematics (V9.0) content descriptions |
AC9MFN01
Name, represent and order numbers including zero to at least 20, using physical and virtual materials and numerals
AC9MFN03
Quantify and compare collections to at least 20 using counting and explain or demonstrate reasoning |
| Numeracy progression |
Number and place value (NPV2)
Counting processes (P4) |
Copyright details |
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| Organisation | Commonwealth of Australia |
| Copyright | © 2023 Commonwealth of Australia, unless otherwise indicated. Creative Commons Attribution 4.0, unless otherwise indicated |
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