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Mitchell uses concrete materials to solve maths problems
To solve basic multiplication problems, Mitchell uses bead frames and counters to help him count collections and make groups. -
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Mitchell's Learning Journey
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Mitchell starts skip counting
Mitchell begins recognising how to skip count by familiar number patterns eg: 2s, 5s and 10s. -
Mitchell begins recognising strategies
We work on building his knowledge of doubles, build to ten, known facts and so forth. -
Mitchell begins using strategies to count groups
Mitchell uses skip counting, number facts, building to ten etc to work out difficult sums. -
Mitchell is introduced to arrays.
Mitchell builds up his understanding of multiplicative thinking