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Pre-K Math · Chapter 2 · Lesson 5
Counting a Jumble
When things are not in a line.
10 problems · about 7 minutes · PK.CC.1
What this lesson teaches
The child counts objects arranged randomly without missing or repeating any.
- Scattered things need a plan.
- Start at one side and go the same way.
- Move each one as you count.
Warm-Up Review
From earlier lessons. Loosen up before the new work.
5 problemsReview — Zero Means None: Nothing on the table. How many?
Answer 0
Why Zero.
Review — One More: One more than 7?
Answer 8
Why Eight.
Review — Nine and Ten: How many fingers on two hands?
Answer 10
Why Ten.
Review — Six, Seven, Eight: How many? 🐚🐚🐚🐚🐚🐚
Answer 6
Why Six.
Review — Which Has More: Which is more, 5 or 3?
Answer 5
Why Five.
Warm Up
Straightforward practice. Get the method working first.
2 problemsHow many? ●●●●●●●●
Answer 8
Why Eight.
How many? ●●●●●
Answer 5
Why Go one way.
Build It Up
The same ideas with more to keep track of.
1 problemHow many? ●●●●●●●
Answer 7
Why Take your time.
Stretch Yourself
Mixed problems. Work out what kind of question it is before you start.
2 problemsWhat helps when counting a jumble?
Answer Put them in a line.
Why A plan helps.
Scattered Blocks: Seven blocks on the floor. How many blocks?
Answer 7
Why Seven.