Children\'s Mathematics

Figure 10.5 Jason’s numbers

We would like to thank Petrie Murchison of Redhills School, Exeter for this example

TThhee mmaatthheemmaattiiccss::Counting beyond ten; representing numbers using standard

symbols; linking quantity to a numeral accurately.

PPaarreenntt//ccaarreerr’’ss ccoommmmeenntt::At home Jason’s mum says he likes to draw and he is very

interested in numbers. He likes to play number games like ‘Snakes and Ladders’.

AAsssseessssmmeenntt::Jason already knows that numbers can be represented in a variety of ways

and that they have a purpose. He knows his personal numbers – his brother’s age, and

his own door number, address and telephone number. He can count beyond ten and

represent this both pictorially and using standard symbols. He visually recognises

numbers beyond 20 and can represent his door number. Jason has shown confidence

and a willingness to communicate orally his representations of numerals on paper.

TThhee nneexxtt sstteepp::Jason may be willing to use operations on numbers and this will be

presented to him in small group sessions. He is willing to use all sorts of materials

and the writing and technology areas will interest him. Discussions focusing on

using larger numbers will invite his interest. I will add some art straws in the

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