Early learning · Grades K–2
Position, order and small numbers
Use a stated viewpoint when describing where things are.
Learn the idea
Order
First, second and third describe positions in an ordered group.
Between
An object between two others lies in the middle of the stated arrangement.
Viewpoint
Left and right depend on the viewpoint. State whose left or use a fixed diagram direction.
Counting
Match one number word to each item; the last number gives the total counted.
Worked examples
From left to right the objects are cup, book, ball. Which is between the other two?
The book is the middle item in the stated order.
book
In the queue Ada, Ben, Chen, who is second?
Ben follows Ada and comes before Chen.
Ben
Check your understanding
A box has 6 counters. Two are removed. How many remain?
There are 3 red beads and 4 blue beads. How many beads altogether?
From left to right: star, moon, sun. Which is to the right of the moon?
- sun
- moon
- star
Answers and marking notes
Answers and marking notes
- 4
Count back two from six, or calculate 6 − 2.
- 7
Combine the red and blue groups: 3 + 4 = 7 beads.
- sun
The sun is on the stated right side of the middle item.
Independent educational review required. Grade bands are approximate; these are not officially aligned curricula.