Using numerals
I can use numerals to talk about and represent numbers.
Using numerals
I can use numerals to talk about and represent numbers.
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Lesson details
Key learning points
- Know a numeral is a symbol or name that stands for a number.
- Match a numeral with many ideas of a number.
Keywords
Numeral - A numeral is a symbol or name that stands for a number.
Number - A count or measurement that is an idea in our minds. The number is an idea, the numeral is how we write it.
Count - Count means to say the number names in order and to count a set to find out how many there are.
Common misconception
Mixing numerals eg. 6 and 9
Draw attention to each digit and explore their similarities and differences.
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Starter quiz
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