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Early maths concepts
In the previous exercise, the child identified situations featuring more, fewer, or an equal number of pictures. Now, they will actively form groups of pictures following specific instructions. This activity will allow them to demonstrate their comprehension of comparison scenarios. If one group contains fewer objects, another will have more. Throughout this exercise, they will work with up to 5 pictures.
Why is this exercise important?
When comparing quantities, the child applies the matching skills they have already acquired. For instance, if there are 5 children, they need 5 chairs. By matching each chair to a child, they can determine whether the number of chairs is equal to, greater than, or less than the number of children, and understand what these comparisons signify. Through pairing, the child develops an understanding of relationships. Initially, the child may view all situations as identical, but upon realizing that they cannot give each friend a sweet, for example, they learn that they have fewer candies, indicating there are more friends than candies. This realization lays the groundwork for a deeper comprehension of numerical relationships in the future.
Who is this exercise suitable for?
It is typically incorporated into preschool or early elementary school activities. Besides number concepts and logical reasoning, it also fosters the development of language skills.
Methodological recommendations
We can proceed to the exercise only once we are certain the child thoroughly understands the concepts of 'more' and 'less'.
Initially, the child might struggle to determine the correct number of pictures for each frame. In such instances, allow them to hear the instructions again.
Encouraging the child to think out loud can help enhance their understanding and alleviate the load on their working memory.
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