This term we have begun to learn about Number Sense using Dot Talks. Number Sense helps us to understand and explore the possibilities of breaking up numbers and putting them together (proportional reasoning).
Dot Talks are a visual way to represent numbers. The importance of making mathematics visual is discussed in this article from Professor Jo Boaler at Stanford University link here.
We have been learning about how everyone can see numbers in different ways as a way to help us understand different strategies for addition and subtraction, recognise patterns of numbers, able to describe our thinking (mathematical logic and reasoning) and to learn from each other's strategies.
We also learn how to correct our mistakes by making our thinking visual (and we know that mistakes help our brain grow!).
Here are some examples:
How did you put the dots together?
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