Make Exactly the Requested Group

Supplied materials

• Paper and a pencil; drawing and spoken explanations are welcome. An adult may read directions and options aloud.
• Supplied worked-case record: The card asks for 18 marks.
• All quantities and shape descriptions are supplied in the worked example and questions; no purchase or personal information is needed.

Learn the idea

A numeral can tell you how many objects to make. Count while you draw, instead of drawing first and guessing afterward. When the last number matches the requested numeral, stop. Recounting the completed group checks that the request was met.

Read the requested numeral with help. Draw one mark per number word, then stop at that number. Count the marks again and match the final count to the request.

Count while making each mark. A requested group is exact; do not add an extra mark after reaching the number. Copy the numeral first, then build that many marks.

1. Copy the numeral first, then build that many marks.
2. Follow the worked example. Point to each number or shape feature and say what it tells you.
3. Read the requested numeral with help.
4. Try the question and then the three practice questions. Check your answers and explain any change you make.

Check your reasoning

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Take it further

Make groups for cards 12 and 20. Expected: separate drawings with exactly 12 and 20 marks.

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