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Math · Pre-K Math

Chapter 2: Counting to Ten

Counting a Jumble

When things are not in a line.

Lesson
5
Time
About 7 minutes
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Step 1: Let's Learn

Read it, or press Listen and follow the words.

Scattered things are harder to count. Nothing shows you where you got to.

Why a jumble is hard

In a line, the ones behind you are done. In a jumble they are mixed in with the ones you have not touched.

Have a plan

Start at one side. Always go the same way — left to right, or round in a circle.

Better still, move them

Slide each one away as you count it. Then the pile that is left is exactly the ones you still need.

Or line them up first

Put them in a row before you start. Counting a row is easy, and making the row does not change how many there are.

Step 2: Try It Yourself

Tap and try it out.

Scattered dots. Count carefully.

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Step 3: Watch an Example

One step at a time.

Watch Bo Count Scattered Toys

Bo has toys all over the floor.

  1. Step 1

    He starts with the one furthest left.

Step 4: Your Turn

Practice makes it stick.

Scattered Blocks

Problem 1 of 1

Seven blocks on the floor. How many blocks?

Count the Jumble

1 of 3

How many? ●●●●●

2 of 3

How many? ●●●●●●●

3 of 3

What helps when counting a jumble?

Step 5: Quick Check

Show what you know.

Question 1 of 1

How many? ●●●●●●●●

What You Learned

  • Scattered things need a plan.
  • Start at one side and go the same way.
  • Move each one as you count.