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.

Resource details

Year level

Year 2

Purpose

Teaching resource

Strand

Number

Topic

Properties of number Operating with number

Audience

Teachers

Format

Downloadable resource

Australian Curriculum code

AC9M2N02

Numeracy progression

Number and place value (P5)

Publisher

reSolve Maths by Inquiry

Copyright

© Australian Government Department of Education, Skills and Employment 2021. Creative Commons BY-NC-SA 4.0.

Keywords

counting place value