Unit 4: Trust the Count
Foundation
Students need this knowledge first
I can answer 'how many?' in a collection without recounting using both concrete and pictorial representations — Unit 1: Counting to 5
I can quickly state the number of dots in a random arrangement without counting using both concrete and pictorial representations — Unit 1: Counting to 5
I can use a collection of objects to describe one more and one less — Unit 3: Back, More & Less

Instruction

Scaffold
BEGINNING

Practice
CONSOLIDATING

Application
MASTERING

Extension
I can reason that rearranging a collection doesn't change the amount, ruling out there has been the action of one more or one less
I am confident stating the amount in a collection once rearranged, without recounting
Success Criteria
Lesson 1: Rearranging
We are learning that rearranging a collection of objects does not change how many there are.
Learning Intention
Learning Sequence


Instruction

Scaffold
BEGINNING

Practice
CONSOLIDATING

Application
MASTERING

Extension
I can reason that hiding a collection doesn't change the amount
I am confident stating the amount in a collection once hidden, without needing to see it again and/or recount
Success Criteria
Lesson 2: Hiding & Revealing
We are learning that hiding a collection of objects does not change how many there are.
Learning Intention
Learning Sequence



