Counting On and Counting Back
Students perform addition and subtraction with positive and negative integers, understanding the rules for each operation.
Key Questions
- If we start at 4 and count on two more, what number do we reach?
- Can you count backwards from 10 to 1 using these number cards?
- If I take away one block from this group of six, how many are left?
ACARA Content Descriptions
Suggested Methodologies
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5E Model
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