Teaching numbers is the first step. Young children find it easier to estimate 'more' or 'less' first before they understand the meaning of quantity related to numbers. Diverse learners may find visual image helps to remember better than just listening. When teaching numbers from 0-10, using dots is effective. For example:
0
1 .
2 ..
3 ...
4 ....
5 .....
6 .....
.
7 .....
..
8 .....
...
9 .....
....
10 .....
.....
The dots can also be arranged onto the number, otherwise, it can also arrange the orientation of the dots vertically. However, it is advisable that the children are exposed to various orientation of the dots so that they will eventually know, thet meaning of quantity in relation to the symbols.
The children will then 'subitize' the dots for the related numbers. 'Subitizing' means naming the numbers by visual image. When a child sees one dot, the child will say it is 1. It goes the same when a child sees two dots, the child will say it is 2.
If the children can play with the numbers this way, they will eventually know how to relate quantity with thte symbols. They will get the meaning of numbers.
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Meaningful learning of mathematics is always very important to children. Subsequently, children will acquire the understanding of numbers.
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