Teaching should be such that what is offered is perceived as a valuable gift rather than a hard duty.

Mathematics is infused with logic, visual aids, fun and above all the beauty of numbers.

 Number before, eg: 10  Number after, eg: 21  Number between, eg:  Missing numerals  Ring the smallest number.Eg: 21, 41, 61, 11  Ring the greatest number. Eg: 50,25, 37, 46  Arrange numbers from small to big eg: 17,9,28,71  Arrange numbers from big to small eg: 50, 27, 11, 32

The stages used in teaching all Mathematical concepts would be: Concrete Pictorial Abstract

1 bundle of 10 sticks 1 stick 1 ten 1 one = 11

= 1 Ten = 10 = 1 Ten and 2 Ones = 12

Expanded notation 35 = 3 tens and 5 ones = =___ tens and ___ ones =___ + ___

Abacus Count the beads on the Abacus and expand T O 43 43= 4 tens + 3 ones =

= = * Addition is shown by using concrete objects then pictorially and then numbers and symbols.

Pictorial addition +

Done in progressive, step wise manner, starting from adding on the number line, single digit (horizontal, vertical) followed by two digits (horizontal, vertical) without carrying over. For example: 10+2= 12 (Horizontal) For example: 22 (Vertical)

Number line

Vocabulary used for addition

minus left take away

Worksheet on subtraction

Shapes

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A day to day progress in class The skills regarding reading of numbers, recognizing numbers, symbols, worksheets, regular class work, oral work, class test and diagnostic test.

 Reinforcement to be done at home with your child, keeping in mind the method taught in school.  Reinforcement and encouragement brings about success.