Mathematics Mathematical Thinking Meta 5–6 yrs

Hands-On Problem Solving

动手解决问题

Description

Select and use familiar tools (concrete objects, fingers, ten frames) to help solve a mathematical problem

Mastery Evidence

✓ Choose cubes, counters, or fingers to help solve an addition or subtraction problem
✓ Use a ten frame to organise objects for counting or comparing
✓ Explain why a particular tool (e.g. cubes rather than fingers) was chosen for a given problem

Assessment Prompt

When your child is working out a maths problem, do they reach for helpful tools — like using their fingers, counters, or a number line — to support their thinking?