Developing Numeracy Skills

Some individuals have a challenge understanding the concept of quantity.

They will perhaps not be able to understand the concept that different groups have a number representing the number of objects in the group. For example 3 books is the same group quantity as 3 chairs.

They can also fail to understand that an abstract group has a number attached to it. For example 3 ideas or 3 wishes.

The Moving Numeracy program is based on the importance of movement and an awareness of specific cognitive development. Providing techniques to help deal with:

Number as Quantity

Arithmetical Operations: add, subtract, multiply, divide

Place value/fractions/decimals

Setting out arithmetical sums on paper

Organizing and Sequencing Skills

Understanding the method

This approach assists individuals to develop self esteem and coping strategies, enabling them to manage mathematics in daily life.

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