Mathematics in Pre School

Look at all the development matters staff can observe for Mathematics during continuous provision and planned activities.....  

•Uses some number names and number language spontaneously

 •Uses some number names accurately in play •Recites numbers in order to 10 •Knows that numbers identify how many objects are in a set •Sometimes matches numeral and quantity correctly •Shows curiosity about numbers by offering comments or asking questions •Compares two groups of objects, saying when they have the same number •Shows an interest in number problems •Separates a group of three or four objects in different ways, beginning to recognise that the total is still the same

•Shows an interest in numerals in the environment •Realises not only objects, but anything can be counted, including steps, claps or jumps •Counts objects to 10

•Shows an interest in shape and space by playing with shapes or making arrangements with objects •Shows awareness of similarities of shapes in the environment •Uses positional language •Shows interest in shape by sustained construction activity or by talking about shapes or arrangements •Shows interest in shapes in the environment •Uses shapes appropriately for tasks •Beginning to talk about the shapes of everyday objects, e.g. ‘round’ and ‘tall’