{"id":2833,"date":"2026-09-11T03:44:12","date_gmt":"2026-09-11T03:44:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/emprepinc.com\/euc\/?post_type=mpcs-lesson&p=2833"},"modified":"2026-09-12T02:23:24","modified_gmt":"2026-09-12T02:23:24","slug":"lesson-5-representing-numbers","status":"publish","type":"mpcs-lesson","link":"https:\/\/emprepinc.com\/euc\/courses\/explorers-math-ages-3-5\/lessons\/lesson-5-representing-numbers\/","title":{"rendered":"Lesson 5: Representing Numbers"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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Aims:<\/strong><\/p>\n

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  • Show numbers using pictures, objects, and symbols.<\/li>\n
  • Build understanding of different ways to make a number.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

    Goals:<\/strong><\/p>\n

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    • Children represent numbers using drawings, shapes, cubes, or stickers.<\/li>\n
    • Children link representations with numerals.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

      Objectives:<\/strong><\/p>\n

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      • Make groups of 1\u20135 using materials or drawings.<\/li>\n
      • Match groups to numerals.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

        Transformation:<\/strong><\/p>\n

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        • Move from counting to representing and recording numbers.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

          Foundation:<\/strong><\/p>\n

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          • Experience with counting and number recognition.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

            What Happens Next:<\/strong><\/p>\n

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            • Supports future work in addition, subtraction, and data representation.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

              Skill Progression:<\/strong><\/p>\n

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              • Number representation<\/li>\n
              • Matching sets and numerals<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

                Sample Activities:<\/strong><\/p>\n

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                • Draw and Show:<\/strong> Draw or use stickers to show a number.<\/li>\n
                • Cube Models:<\/strong> Build towers to represent numbers 1\u20135.<\/li>\n
                • Shape Pictures:<\/strong> Use cut-outs to make sets that show a number.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

                  Assessment:<\/strong><\/p>\n

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                  • Check if children can create and match groups to numerals.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

                    Materials:<\/strong><\/p>\n

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                    • Paper, stickers, crayons<\/li>\n
                    • Cubes or counting blocks<\/li>\n
                    • Shape cut-outs<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

                      Differentiation:<\/strong><\/p>\n

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                      • Offer pre-cut shapes or stickers for fine motor support.<\/li>\n
                      • Use verbal and visual prompts.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

                        Integration:<\/strong><\/p>\n

                        Represent numbers in art projects or classroom displays.<\/p> <\/div>\n<\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n","protected":false},"featured_media":0,"template":"","mpcs-curriculum-categories":[],"mpcs-curriculum-tags":[],"class_list":["post-2833","mpcs-lesson","type-mpcs-lesson","status-publish","hentry","has-post-title","has-post-date","has-post-category","has-post-tag","has-post-comment","has-post-author",""],"aioseo_notices":[],"aioseo_head":"\n\t\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t