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reSolve: Counting large collections

This lesson engages students in investigating how to count a large number of objects. Students are encouraged to think of efficient counting strategies and effective ways to keep track of their count. They explore unitising, leading to an opportunity to explore the patterns formed and build an understanding of place value. The lesson is outlined in detail including curriculum links, vocabulary, materials needed, discussion points and extension activities. This sequence is part of the reSolve: Mathematics by Inquiry program.

Additional details
Year level(s)	Year 2
Audience	Teacher
Purpose	Teaching resource
Format	Downloadable resources
Teaching strategies and pedagogical approaches	Mathematics investigation
Keywords	counting, place value, unitising
Curriculum alignment
Curriculum connections	Numeracy
Strand and focus	Number, Build understanding, Apply understanding
Topics	Properties of number, Operating with number
AC: Mathematics (V9.0) content descriptions	AC9M2N02 Partition, rearrange, regroup and rename two- and three-digit numbers using standard and non-standard groupings; recognise the role of a zero digit in place value notation
Numeracy progression	Number and place value (P5)
Copyright details
Organisation	reSolve Maths by Inquiry
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