MK301: Enhancing Numeracy Learning in MK

Question 1

What is the main purpose of using number songs or finger rhymes in teaching counting?

Accepted Answer

To help children connect a number quantity with its name

Question 2

How can you help children compare numbers using blocks?

Accepted Answer

Build towers and compare their height

Question 3

Why should all combinations of a number (e.g., 6) be displayed on the board during the part-whole activity?

Accepted Answer

To ensure children are able to identify all combinations

Question 4

When introducing the number “5” on the number line, what should you do?

Accepted Answer

Place both numeral and number word on the number line, Say, “5 is more than 4."

Question 5

Which of the following is not part of the HL Numeracy Protocol for counting reliably?

Accepted Answer

Provide abstract word problems

Question 6

Which of the following are examples of mathematical language for comparison of numbers?

Accepted Answer

Fewer than, More than, The same as

Question 7

What is a good prompt to stretch children’s thinking in comparing numbers?

Accepted Answer

How many more cubes do you have?

Question 8

Why is it important to keep the spacing on a number line consistent?

Accepted Answer

To help children recognize increasing quantity

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