Number sense is important because it encourages students to think flexibly and promotes confidence with numbers. Students come to understand that numbers are meaningful and outcomes are sensible and expected. Conversely, students who lack a strong number sense have trouble developing the foundation needed for even simple arithmetic much less more complex math.
I have been working on a research project to print 3D numbers, symbols, dice and ten frames for my kindergarten students to work with. The kindergarten age group tends to reverse numbers/letters frequently. I decided to print the manipulatives in different fonts so that they can recognize these symbols in context as well as on their own. These 3D items will help them to visually determine the difference between number quantities on a die, compare and contrast them, so that they can formulate more advanced math problems and logic.
Below are links to research studies on how pattern learning is linked to language development in adolescence.
I have been working on a research project to print 3D numbers, symbols, dice and ten frames for my kindergarten students to work with. The kindergarten age group tends to reverse numbers/letters frequently. I decided to print the manipulatives in different fonts so that they can recognize these symbols in context as well as on their own. These 3D items will help them to visually determine the difference between number quantities on a die, compare and contrast them, so that they can formulate more advanced math problems and logic.
Below are links to research studies on how pattern learning is linked to language development in adolescence.
https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2016/05/160505222938.htm
https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2016/05/160505222938.htm