Representing Quantities with Pictures and Symbols
Kindergarten Mathematics Learning to Show Numbers in Different Ways
Our Learning Goals
I can represent numbers using pictures I can use symbols to show quantities I can talk about different ways to show numbers
What Are Quantities?
Quantities are amounts of things We can count them We can show them in many ways Numbers help us understand quantities
Let's Count Together!
Count the objects you see How many are there? Can you show this number in a different way?
Pictures vs. Symbols
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Many Ways to Show 8
8 dots in a row 8 tally marks The number 8 8 pictures of cats 2 groups of 4 objects
Your Turn to Show Numbers!
Choose a number from 1 to 20 Draw pictures to show your number Try using symbols too Share with a friend
Think and Share
Which way of showing numbers do you like best? Why do you think that way helps you? Can you think of other ways to show numbers?