Yuendumu leaf games: representing stories
In this second of three lessons, students are provided with the opportunity to play with their leaf families, and consider the many possibilities. They represent their leaf stories using pictures, numerals and symbols.
This lesson was developed in collaboration with Caty Morris and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Mathematics Alliance (ATSIMA).
The original concept of the Yuendumu leaf game was developed by Kumanjayi Nangala. Permission has kindly been granted for use in this resource.
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| Year level(s) | Foundation |
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| Audience | Teacher |
| Purpose | Teaching resource |
| Format | Web page |
| Teaching strategies and pedagogical approaches | Concrete Representational Abstract model, Culturally responsive pedagogies, Differentiated teaching |
| Keywords | Maths Hub lesson plan, addition, collections, counting processes, Country/Place, First Nations Australian, number story problems, subtraction |
Curriculum alignment |
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| Curriculum connections | Critical and creative thinking, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Histories and Culture |
| Strand and focus | Number |
| Topics | Addition and subtraction |
| AC: Mathematics (V9.0) content descriptions |
AC9MFN02
Recognise and name the number of objects within a collection up to 5 using subitising
AC9MFN05
Represent practical situations involving addition, subtraction and quantification with physical and virtual materials and use counting or subitising strategies |
| Numeracy progression |
Additive strategies (P2)
Counting processes (P2) Number and place value (P3) |
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| Organisation | Commonwealth of Australia |
| Copyright | © 2024 Commonwealth of Australia. Creative Commons BY 4.0. |
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