Stage One
Stage 1: One to One Counting
The student is able to count a set of objects or form sets of objects but cannot solve problems that involve joining and separating sets. Stage Two
Stage 2: Counting from 1 on materials
The student is able to count a set of objects or form sets of objects to solve simple addition and subtraction problems. The student solves problems by counting all the objects. Stage Three
Stage 3: Counting from 1 by imaging
The student is able to visualise sets of objects to solve simple addition and subtraction problems. The student solves problems by counting all the objects. Stage Four
Stage 4: Advanced Counting
The student uses counting on or counting back to solve simple addition or subtraction tasks. Stage Five
Stage 5: Early additive part-whole
The student uses a limited range of mental strategies to estimate answers and solve addition or subtraction problems. These strategies involve deriving the answer from known basic facts (for example doubles, fives, making tens). |
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